Students

Why Choose This Program?

Are you passionate about improving people’s health and well-being through movement, science, and education? The Master’s in Health and Physical Activity at the Faculty of Sports and Movement Sciences – UBT is designed for students who want to specialize in one of the most impactful fields of the future—physical activity for health across all ages and conditions.

This program is tailored for professionals and graduates who want to gain advanced knowledge and practical expertise in promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting people with chronic conditions, and contributing to research and innovation in physical activity and public health.

What Makes This Master’s Program Unique?

Lifestyle Training

Learn how to design, implement, and monitor personalized physical activity programs to improve fitness, prevent disease, and enhance overall quality of life. You’ll explore exercise prescription, motivational techniques, and long-term behavior change strategies.

Ages of Life

Gain the skills to work with people across all life stages—from childhood and adolescence, to adulthood and older age. Understand how physical activity affects development, aging, and well-being in each life phase.

Disease and Disability

Specialize in exercise-based approaches for preventing and managing chronic diseases (like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, obesity) and disabilities. Learn to work alongside health professionals in clinical and rehabilitative environments.

Social Mediation

Develop the tools to promote inclusion, communication, and community engagement through sport and movement. Learn how physical activity can be used to mediate social issues and empower marginalized or at-risk populations.

Research

Build strong research skills to evaluate interventions, analyze health outcomes, and contribute to evidence-based practices. You’ll work on a master’s thesis, supported by experienced mentors, and may engage in research projects or publications.

Built for Graduate Students Like You

• Multidisciplinary learning blending sport science, health, psychology, and social impact.
• Internship opportunities with health centers, rehabilitation clinics, schools, and NGOs.
• Student-centered teaching: small classes, expert mentors, and interactive workshops.
• Career-ready training: preparing you for roles in health promotion, rehabilitation, education, public health, and research.

Whether you aim to become a health educator, clinical exercise specialist, movement coach, social-health mediator, or researcher—this program gives you the knowledge and tools to make a difference.