Recreation MSc

Key information:

Duration of training: Full-time, 2 years/ 4 semesters (120 Credits)
Deadline of application: 30/June
Starting date: 1/September (autumn intake only)
Tuition Fee: 8000 Euro / academic year (consists of 2 semesters)
Non-refundable application fee: 140 Euro
Head of the Institute: Dr. Tamás ATLASZ associate professor
Academic Coordinator: Dr Ákos Levente TÓTH associate professor
Certificate: Recreation Manager

Description of the program:

The aim of the training is to educate recreation management professionals who are capable to positively influence the society’s lifestyle through the development of an active, health-oriented leisure culture. They, thereby, effectively contribute to life-quality improvement of various target groups and individuals. Furthermore, they are able to take on leadership, managerial, and advisory roles and tasks in sports organizations, particularly in leisure sports, as well as in recreation and health promotion, in healthcare, social, educational institutions, and civil organizations. Graduates of the program are prepared to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

Admission requirements:

High motivation towards a healthy lifestyle and valuable recreation
Demonstrated evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Certified B2 intermediate English knowledge, see the acceptable certificates here: Language requirements
CV in English
BSc degree, suitable for recreation (Physical Training BSc, Sport Science BSc, Physiotherapy BSc etc.)
Transcript of BSc studies (and their certified English translation)
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) from 3000 to 3500 characters
Medical certificate, along with laboratory test results of Hep B, Hep C, HIV and chest X-ray

Online, oral entrance exam is obligatory for admission, example questions are the following:

Why did you choose the University of Pécs?
Why is recreation important in universal culture regarding a healthy lifestyle?
Which fields/subjects did you study for your bachelor's degree?
At which university did you get your degree? And when did you get it?
What was the topic of your BSc thesis?
What grade did you get for your Thesis defense?
What are your future career plans after graduating from UP?

Modules:

1^st semester

Fitness evaluation
Lifestyle, wellness
Theory and practice of mental hygiene, basics of addictology
Recreation theory, sports in alternative environment
Recreational event management

2^nd semester

Prevention, physical therapy, rehabilitation
Diagnosis and therapy of the skeletal and muscle system's deformities, applied rehabilitation
Applied communication
Space, Society, Sustainability
Tourism economy

3^rd semester

Exercise physiology
Research in recreation
Physical activity of special population
Physiotherapy
Recreational therapy (animal-assisted and dance therapy)

4^th semester

Dietetics, sports nutrition
Motor development
Recreational sports business
Thesis consultation II

Further Education Opportunities:

You can continue your studies in the various doctoral schools of the University of Pécs, such as the Doctoral School of Biology and Sport Biology.

Future Job Opportunities:

Graduates from our institution have a good chance of finding employment in private and publicly funded service providers within recreational, tourism, health tourism, sports, social recreation, and healthcare systems. Specifically, those who obtain their degrees from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Pécs can expect primarily organizational and leadership positions within their field.