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Contribute to optimal physical functioning in sports and health

How do you break a speed record on a bike at 1400 metres? Or help someone walk again after injury or illness? The Master Human Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you the tools to understand and enhance human movement — in sports and health.

Human movement is central to quality of life. It underpins daily functioning, performance, independence, and well-being — and is shaped by the complex interplay between body, brain, behaviour and environment. Whether you're fascinated by elite sports, passionate about rehabilitation, or intrigued by the neurobiology of human movement, this Master's programme provides a robust foundation to explore and apply movement science in real-world settings.

You’ll deepen your expertise within one of four scientific domains (biomechanics, movement neuroscience,  psychology, physiology), while gaining broad professional and research skills that prepare you to tackle challenges in fields such as sports, prevention and health, physical education, and high-demand professions (e.g., police, military). The programme supports you in connecting your academic knowledge to your future career, right from the start.

VU Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences is ranked No.6 in the world on the Shanghai Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.

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Thursday 27 November 2025

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Discover your Human Movement Sciences programme

Discover your Human Movement Sciences programme

The programme reflects the vision of contextual and career-oriented learning. You start applying your knowledge from the outset, working on real-world challenges and developing skills that prepare you for your future profession.

At the start of the program you choose one of four specialisations — each offering a unique perspective on human movement:

  • Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health
  • Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation
  • Physiology of Human Performance and Health
  • Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health

Are you also fascinated by the complexity of human movement?

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