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Sport Science: Sociology and Economics - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Sport Science: Sociology and Economics at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Sport Science: Sociology and Economics right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Sport Science: Sociology and Economics entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

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Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Sport Science: Sociology and Economics entails?

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To successfully study Sport Science: Sociology and Economics, you must be proficient in at least one sport at a high level.

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The Sport Science: Sociology and Economics program focuses on conceptual work related to the organization of sports and physical activity, as well as the marketing of sports-related products and services, rather than on practical sports skills or training instruction. The study program also does not require a practical sports aptitude test.

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Personal experience and active involvement in sports clubs or fitness facilities are helpful for the study program.

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Personal experience and active involvement in sports aid both the understanding of analytical questions and the ability to work conceptually.

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The Sport Science: Sociology and Economics program is primarily based on working with academic texts.

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All course content is developed on the basis of texts, which includes both reading academic texts and writing your own texts (essays, term papers, bachelor’s thesis). Because students work with both German- and English-language texts, strong proficiency in both languages is essential.

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The Sport Science: Sociology and Economics program primarily focuses on health-related topics and content.

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The program does not examine the relationship between sport and health, or how sport might be used therapeutically or for health promotion. The program therefore does not have a medical or health-related science focus, but is socioeconomically oriented.

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In the Sport Science: Sociology and Economics program, students are trained to become specialists in a specific field.«

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The program provides insight into a wide range of sports science perspectives and primarily integrates sports sociology, sports economics, and fundamental business administration content. In this respect, it requires a high degree of interdisciplinarity.

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Attending lectures and seminars alone is not sufficient to succeed in this study program. You also have to read, study, and research a lot on your own outside of class.

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In addition to attending classes, independent study plays an important role. This includes intensive and regular reading of specialist literature for preparation and follow-up work, preparing presentations, working together with other students, writing term papers, and conducting related research for literature and information.

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In the Sport Science: Sociology and Economics program, students already gain a wide range of insights into sports-related professional fields.

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In addition to an internship, students also engage with specific practical problems in project-based courses and conduct their own studies in sports-related companies, clubs, and associations.

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It's your choice

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The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My Skills

The following skills, among others, are required for a successful study experience:

Basic knowledge of the organization and societal significance of sports
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Some courses also require an understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships.

My interests

The goal of the program is to provide you with a scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary education in Sport Science: Sociology and Economics. You should ideally answer the following questions with "Yes":

Do you generally have a strong interest in questions concerning the social development of sports?
Do you follow sports in the media and are you well informed about the social development of sports?
Are you interested in social contexts in the fields of economics, politics, and sports?
Do you enjoy examining complex issues from a scientific perspective?
Do you have diverse experience in sports that you want to apply in the context of sports organization and marketing?

Sport Science: Sociology and Economics - Bachelor's study program

Is Sport Science: Sociology and Economics right for you? Come and find out!

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