Central aims of teaching in the degree programmes are to combine specialised knowledge in all sports science areas in terms of entire lifespan (children, young people, adults, older people) to develop analytical-critical reflection skills and the ability to judge, the strengthening of methods skills, as well as the acquisition of a broad range of motor skills for the design of communication and learning processes. In addition, the practical relevance is emphasised in all courses.

Central aims of teaching in the degree programmes are to combine specialised knowledge in all sports science areas with regard to the entire lifespan (children, young people, adults, older people), to develop analytical-critical reflection skills and the ability to judge, the strengthening of methods skills, as well as the acquisition of a broad range of motor skills for the design of communication and learning processes in the Master's degree programmes. In addition, the practical relevance is emphasised in all courses. There is a consistent focus on research in the master's degree programme (MA).

There are a variety of international contacts in the institute's areas of work. Visiting academics from different countries are regular guests at the institute.

AWF Warschau, Polen; KU Leuven, Belgien; Muğla Üniversitesi, Türkei; Universidad Murcia, Spanien; Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spanien; Université Montpellier I, Frankreich; Universitetet i Agder Kristiansand, Norwegen; University of Pécs, Ungarn; North-West University, Potchefstroom, Südafrika; 6 weitere 4EU+ Universitäten

The institute has two large sports halls, a gymnasium, a gymnastics hall, a teaching swimming pool (20 x 8 m), two weight training rooms and several laboratory rooms. Outside there is a stadium with athletics facilities, other grass and hardcourts, a beach facility, 15 tennis courts and a water sports centre. Neighbouring artificial turf pitches can be used. We have a cooperation to use various diagnostic and laboratory facilities of the university and the clinic. Literature (including databases) is provided by the institute's library and the university library.

The special profile of ISSW is a result of its consistent emphasis on empirical research programmes and a focus on the transfer of knowledge in research. Research activities focus on questions about sport and exercise over the lifespan, active ageing, judgement and decision-making in sport, self-regulation in sport and health, personalised movement therapy in oncological rehabilitation and occupational health management. Many research activities are carried out in cooperation with internal and non-university partners.

Upon completion of certain training content at the institute, students may obtain association licences through additional examinations (e.g. Trainer C) or additional qualifications in the health sector (e.g. corporate health management consultant). Other qualifications in the field of education (e.g. also on the topic of "learning to teach sustainability") are offered by other institutions of the university.

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