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New Master in Data Science: Future of Sports and Health Sciences!
The TU Dortmund is launching an innovative master's degree program in data science for sport and health, with interdisciplinary approaches and an international orientation. Applications are now possible.
New Master in Data Science: Future of Sports and Health Sciences!
The master's degree program "Data Science in Sports and Health" at TU Dortmund is being introduced in response to the increasing demand for data-supported decision-making processes in the sports and health industry. According to a report by TU Dortmund New technologies aim to capture detailed data and use it efficiently to improve performance. Professional teams are already analyzing their training data to improve their performance, while insurance companies are experimenting with innovative health care programs.
The new course is an important step in meeting the need for specialized professionals in these areas. The initiators of the program are junior professor Vahid Farrahi and Dr. Marcus Schmidt, who acts as course coordinator. Given the rapid advances in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, new research opportunities are emerging that should be incorporated into students' education.
Innovative orientation of the course
“Data Science in Sports and Health” is the first of its kind in Germany and extends over four semesters. The course integrates disciplines such as data science, sports medicine, health sciences and exercise and movement science. This interdisciplinary approach promotes collaboration between the Faculty of Arts and Sports Sciences and the Faculty of Statistics. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of data analysis while developing interdisciplinary communication skills.
Accreditation of the course is in full swing and is expected by the end of June 2025. There was already positive feedback in an early phase of the peer review. Applications are possible for Bachelor graduates in relevant fields of study in the winter semester, both for international students and for German applicants who can register via different channels.
Internationality and practical relevance
Another important aspect of the master's program is its international orientation. As with TU Ilmenau It is emphasized that all courses are offered in English. This enables students to work intensively with international fellow students, which can further improve communication skills. Practical experience through projects and collaborations with industry and research partners are also part of the program.
Students have the opportunity to specialize in their career goals and take part in practical projects. This is supported by intensive support from experts from various disciplines. Such practice-oriented training is crucial in meeting the challenges of the industry and adapting it to the needs of students.
Interdisciplinarity in sports science
The need for interdisciplinary approaches in sports science is also highlighted in an article by Sport-thought discussed. Over the last fifty years, sports science has split into numerous individual sciences, which has resulted in a certain degree of fragmentation. Some experts are calling for integrative sports science that combines various sub-disciplines.
It is clear that the importance of exercise for health and well-being cannot be viewed in isolation. Psychological, pedagogical and economic issues are also relevant, which requires interdisciplinary collaboration between disciplines. Nevertheless, the scientific dialogue between these departments is often limited when it comes to interdisciplinary research projects.
The master’s program “Data Science in Sports and Health” at the TU Dortmund tries to counteract this development. By preparing students for multidisciplinary and practice-oriented training, he makes a decisive contribution to the further development of sports and health sciences in Germany.