The Bachelor of Science in Human Movement and Sport Sciences comprises one main discipline, the Major in Human Movement and Sport Sciences, and one secondary discipline, the Minor.
Human movement and sport sciences are necessarily multifaceted, since they address a phenomenon that is not only biological but also physiological, psychological, social, historical and economic, at different levels.
Physiology and psychology analyse the constraints that internal biological or mental processes impose on human behaviour. The sociological approach is a way of addressing sport as a phenomenon that has repercussions on both the local and national economy, and on political life.
The practice of physical activities in art or sport, as well as techniques designed to manage vital functions to achieve control of the body, show how these constraints can be partially overcome through appropriate education. Similarly, these practices highlight the close interdependence between body and mind, which can be approached through the study of numerous disciplines in the human sciences.
The Minor is to be chosen from the list below. Some Minors are taught at the University of Geneva.
Minors
At UNIL
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- History
- Psychology
- Physiology
- Study of Religions
- Geography
- Management
- A teachable discipline taught in the Faculty of Arts
At the University of Geneva
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Computer Science
Preliminary Examination of Physical Skills
Before you can start the Bachelor's degree course in Sport Sciences and Physical Education, you must pass a preliminary examination of physical skills. Detailed information on this page.
Studies and elite sport
UNIL offers adjustments for elite athletes. Deadline for application: 30 April.
Further information
Organiser
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
ECTS Credits
180
Duration
6 semesters
Teaching Language
French
Enrolment Deadline
30 April. If you require a visa to study in Switzerland: 28 February.
Further information
Applications
Course description
Timetables
At UNIL, the following Master's programmes are open without further conditions to holders of the Bachelor in Sport Sciences and Physical Education:
- Master of Science (MSc) in Human Movement and Sports Sciences
- Master of Science (MSc) in Physical Education and Sport Didactics (with a compulsory 30-ECTS refresher course)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Tourism Studies
Studying with the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences offers a wide range of options. As a result, graduates in Human Movement and Sports Sciences work in a variety of areas, in numerous professional sectors.
Except for a few specialist areas that require qualifications in a particular field (such as teaching), graduates may move into sectors that do not necessarily have a direct link with their discipline.
Career prospects depend partly on the choice of Master’s course.
Areas of activity
- State and private schools: teaching physical education and another area
- Private businesses: for example, teaching physical activities in a company, organising and managing sports camps, sports and health centres, and gyms
- Rehabilitation centres, hospitals, specialist institutions and health and social care institutions
- Sports associations and federations: training, management, consultancy and communication
- Public sports services
- Tourist offices
In figures
Every two years, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (OFS) conducts a survey on graduate employment, one year after students have completed their course. View the results for Human Movement and Sports Sciences online:
- “Premier emploi après les études” (“First job after graduating”) survey on employment among Swiss university graduates
- De l’UNIL à la vie active (From UNIL to working life) – results of the survey for UNIL graduates specifically
