Introduction
Master’s Degree in Sports Physiology and Genetics
Overview
Faculty: Sports Biomedicine
Language: English B2 level or IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 5.50
Credits: 120 ECTS
Begins: September
Study type: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Annual tuition fee: 1000 EUR; Non-Europe – 1600 EUR
Prerequisites: Higher University education, Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy, public health, ecology.
Diploma: Master of Life Sciences
Objectives
On the basis of achievements in international level fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technologies, to train Masters of Life Sciences to be able to creatively develop knowledge of sports biology, independently organise and carry out research, use the results obtained in the preparation, execution and evaluation of different level programs related to the activity of physiological functions in the human body under regular conditions and the conditions of physical loads and solve problems of physical health, nutrition and physical fitness for people and continue studies at postgraduate level.
Study Plan
Competences
Scientific knowledge and idea management; Communication: social and academic integration; Leadership and change management; Continuous professional and personal development; Analysis and synthesis of knowledge in sports biology; Research activities; Practical scientific (research and development) activities.
Graduates will be able to work in the fields of:
Fitness testing of athletes and team members so that an accurate physiological profile of the individual can be obtained.
Developing specific fitness training programs and monitoring adherence to them.
Providing regular monitoring and reassessment of an athlete’s training plan.
Engaging with the coaching staff to maximize the effects of training.
Educating and advising athletes and coaches on areas such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, overtraining, acclimatization and periodization (the breaking down of a training program into a cycle of sub-programs).
Providing benchmark physiological information to enable long-term athletic development.
Working in collaboration with other sport and exercise professionals such as physiotherapists, dietitians, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports psychologists.
Using specialist resources and equipment such as aqua pacers, osmometers, and electronic timing systems.
Generating reports and producing longitudinal studies.
Keeping abreast of ongoing research.
Raising awareness of health and fitness issues and promoting the benefits of sport and exercise.
Attending local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences.
Teaching in academic courses.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to perform research and development activities in the area of sports physiology and genetics in public (universities, colleges, research centers) and private (sports teams, health, and fitness centers) organizations. They will be qualified to continue their studies towards a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences.
General Admission Requirements
Online admission procedure for international students
Foreign nationals can be admitted into English taught programs of the Lithuanian Sports University if they provide the legalized secondary school, high school, or college certificate or diploma. Transcripts must be officially translated into English.
The recommended English language skills for degree students at the start of their study period are B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or corresponding IELTS (5.0), or TOEFL (55)*.
Legalization of Educational Documents
Applicants, who received their education in countries-members from the Hague 1961 Convention (e.g. Israel, Italy, India, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Venezuela, etc.) should have an attached Apostille to their educational documents (in most countries the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education.)
The education documents of applicants who received their education in any other country (Lebanon, Jordan, Philippines, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, etc.) should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic mission or consular post of the country where education was received.
Steps of admission to LSU:
Fill in and submit an online application form;
Apply for and submit the recognition document of foreign qualifications issued by SKVC;
Participate in SKYPE interview*;
Receive a letter of acceptance;
Apply for and receive a National D visa if needed;
Come to Lithuania and start your studies.
*Admission Board can invite the applicant for the interview on Skype, before taking a final decision on admission.
Note:
Admission Board will send the final decision in August 2-9,2021 on admission and informs the applicant by the Conditional letter of Acceptance;
By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification.
