Sportwissenschaft
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sportwissenschaft at BSP Business and Law School combines scientific foundations with early personal profiling and a strongly practice-oriented approach, using interdisciplinary perspectives such as training and movement science, biomechanics, sports medicine, sports psychology, sports pedagogy, and sports management.
The program is designed for applicants who are sport-interested and already bring experience as coaches, recreational or competitive athletes, or instructors, with the aim of developing both scientific and professional competence for roles in the sports and health sector.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Sportwissenschaft (foundations of sports science)
- Trainingswissenschaft and Bewegungswissenschaft und Biomechanik to build core scientific competence
- Sportpädagogik und -didaktik and Grundlagen der Sportpsychologie to develop training and coaching skills
- Forschungsmethoden I und II (1.-2. Semester) to apply scientific methods
- Anatomie and Physiologie for human movement and performance understanding
- Leistungsdiagnostik und Trainingsplanung to connect theory to training practice
- Sportpsychologie and Sport management themes (sportwissenschaft context) with practical-oriented components
- Methodisch-praktische Übung: Teamsportart and Methodisch-praktische Übung: Kleine Spiele
- Ethik in Sport, Gesundheit und Medizin and practical sport-science application
- Praktikum to gain real-world experience in sports or related organizations
- Forschungsmethodik in der Sportwissenschaft to prepare and support final academic work
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Career outcomes
- You build a scientific and interdisciplinary foundation in sports science that supports roles across fitness, health, and performance-focused sports settings.
- You are prepared for employment pathways in training and coaching by combining training science, movement science, and sport pedagogy in your learning outcomes.
- You gain career-relevant competence for performance diagnostics and training planning through content such as Leistungsdiagnostik und Trainingsplanung.
- You develop coaching and applied practice capabilities via methodisch-praktische Übungen and a Praktikum, so you graduate with practical experience.
- You can pursue sport management opportunities in clubs, associations, and sports organizations by learning sport-related leadership and management themes.
- You are equipped for positions related to sports psychology and team/athlete support, supported by the program’s sports-psychology teaching focus.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree that can help you start a career domestically in Germany and also remain competitive internationally.
Employability rate
International students who complete Sports Science in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for qualified graduates in sports, fitness, and health-related roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for graduates who target coaching, training, and sport-management pathways.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / school-leaving qualification equivalent | International applicants must meet university entrance eligibility under Section 10 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG), such as general higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife), subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife) or an equivalent qualification recognized as comparable. |
| Proof of a clear sports-related background | International applicants must provide proof of a clear sports reference through one of the stated options: successful completion of a sports aptitude test (state-run or at BSP), completion of sports as a performance course in upper secondary school, or proof of current or past squad membership in competitive sports. |
| Swimming ability proof | International applicants must submit proof of swimming ability using one of the listed certificates/badges, with the required minimum level being silver or higher. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Education | Direct match | Applicants are expected to have a clear sports-related background, supported by the university’s stated proof options (sports aptitude test, sports as a performance course, or competitive-sports squad membership). |
Language requirements
The Bachelor program at BSP Business and Law School is taught in German. For admission, international applicants are required to provide proof of German language skills at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 650 / per semester | Studies fee: 650.00 EUR per semester (DAAD listing). |
| Enrollment fee | EUR 100 / one time | One-time enrolment fee: 100 euros (DAAD listing). |
Proof of financial resources
BSP Business and Law School charges tuition and enrolment fees. International applicants must also be able to cover living costs; Germany commonly requires financial proof for residence permit purposes.
- Tuition fee planning: program tuition is payable in monthly instalments (and includes a one-time enrolment fee).
- Germany residence permit financial proof may be required by the responsible authority; applicants should prepare for this based on the official German process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility for international admission
Confirm that your school-leaving or university entrance qualification meets the university’s Section 10 BerlHG requirements for international applicants. Also ensure you can provide the required sports-related proof (sports aptitude test or equivalent) and swimming ability proof from the listed acceptable certificates. Prepare your German language documentation at C1 level, since German is the main language of instruction for the program.
Submit your application to BSP for the selected intake
Apply during the program’s published intake period. Submit the required documents for your academic qualification and any proof requested for sports reference and swimming ability. If BSP requests specific formats or additional verifications during the process, follow their instructions exactly and submit within the stated timelines.
Complete any follow-up steps after submission
After submission, BSP will review your documents and may request clarification or additional information if needed. Be ready to provide certified copies and any required confirmations for your foreign qualifications and proof documents. Plan your timeline so you can complete any follow-up tasks before enrolment for the start of studies.
Enrol and prepare for the start of studies
Once you are admitted, complete enrolment as instructed by BSP. Plan tuition payments in line with the program’s published fee schedule (monthly instalments plus the one-time enrolment fee). Prepare your documents and travel arrangements for the program start date.