
Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM
Macolin / MagglingenThe Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen SFISM is one of Switzerland’s leading training and further education institutions for sport. It offers full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and additional part-time studies. The study programmes in Magglingen provide basic knowledge at Bachelor’s level and specialised knowledge at Master’s level in various sports science disciplines. There is a strong focus on the practical skills needed for a range of sports-based activities and career paths.
The SFISM also conducts application-based research and development in the field of sports, providing services to the next generation of top-class sportsmen and women. As a university of applied sciences, the SFISM is affiliated to the BFH and part of the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO; it forms an important part of the Magglingen umbrella organisation covering sports policy, sports promotion and sports science in Switzerland.
Possible career paths after studying at SFISM
- BSc in sports sciences:
- Qualified sports specialist with in-depth training in sports teaching or sports management
– Consecutive studies e.g. MSc and teacher training college degree as a sports teacher at public schools
– Entry–level position e.g. as a sports trainer (non-school-based) or sports manager (in sports clubs, sports federations, sports offices, fitness centres, etc.)
- Qualified sports specialist with in-depth training in sports teaching or sports management
- MSc in elite sport: Wide-ranging careers in the field of elite sport as a sports training expert or sports manager
- MSc in sports sciences (in collaboration with the University of Fribourg):
- Teaching option: sports studies with a view to working as a sports teacher at secondary level 2
- Health and research option: sports studies with a view to working as a scientist/researcher.
RESEARCH + TEACHING AREAS
- Teacher Education, Special Pedagogy, Educational Science, Subject-specific Didactics
- Sports and Physical Education
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- Number of Bachelor programmes: 1
- Number of Master programmes: 2
- Number of programmes in continuing education: 6
At a glance
FOUNDED IN 1944
180 STUDENTS
2% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2000 CHF TUITION FEES/SEMESTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (2020/21)
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