Human Movement Sciences (Research) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

Human movement is essential for understanding how we function, perform and stay healthy, yet it remains one of the most complex and dynamic areas in science. It is shaped by intricate interactions between the body, brain, behaviour and environment, and affects nearly every aspect of daily life. Questions about motor control, physical resilience or recovery after injury, exploring human movement opens the door to deeper scientific insight with direct societal relevance.

In the Human Movement Sciences - Sport, Exercise and Health (Research) programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will specialise in one of four scientific domains (biomechanics, movement neuroscience,  psychology, physiology) , while developing advanced research and academic skills that prepare you to address complex questions in application areas such as sports, prevention and health, physical education, and high-demand professions (e.g., police, military). 

Start your career outside the world of research

If you decide not to embark on a scientific career after graduating, that’s no problem – you’ll still benefit from excellent career prospects. You’ll know how to integrate scientific knowledge into real-world solutions in sport; physical education; (mental) health; rehabilitation and physiotherapy; human factors and safety. In addition, you have well-developed communication and research skills, making you broadly employable.