A module is a teaching unit that consists of several courses in a subject. In module spo150, for example, this would be three related lectures and seminars from the field of "Sport and Training". Smaller modules (up to 8 CP) can be completed in one semester, larger modules (up to 15 CP) are taken over two to three semesters.

Credit points (CP) are credit points that indicate the workload of a module. One credit point corresponds to 30 hours of work. The attendance time is calculated by multiplying the number of semester weeks (14 in each semester) by the number of SWS (semester hours per week). The distribution of time for preparation and follow-up work and for the examination may vary. Approx. 60 CP are acquired per academic year (= two semesters) (i.e. approx. 30 CP per semester). With 180 CP in the Bachelor's degree, this results in a total workload of 5400 hours (1800 hours per academic year / 900 hours per semester).
Example calculation for the module spo155 Learning and Analysing:
Attendance time
Theory seminar (14*2) = 28 hours
Practical seminar 1 (14*2) = 28 hours
Practical seminar 2 (14*2) = 28 hours
= 84 hours
Preparation and follow-up work, examination (e.g.preparation and follow-up work). Preparationand follow-up, examination
(partly through exercises and tutorials)
Preparation = 34 hours
Follow-up = 34 hours
Independent study = 22 hours
Preparation = 47 hours
Examination = 4 hours
= 225 hours
Total: 225 hours = 7.5 CP (7.5 CP * 30 hours)

The MaVo is the central regulation for teacher training programmes in Lower Saxony. Those who have a Master's degree (Master of Education) from a university or equivalent higher education institution in Lower Saxony in an accredited Master's degree programme for the respective teaching profession and have completed a course of study that corresponds to this regulation fulfil the professional requirements for recruitment to the preparatory service for the careers of primary and secondary school teachers, secondary school teachers, grammar school teachers, special education teachers and teachers at vocational schools. The Master's ordinance can be viewed here: MaVo

The Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes are governed by examination regulations based on the MaVo. These regulations (e.g. BPO = Bachelor's examination regulations) contain paragraphs on the purpose of examinations, duration of the degree programme, forms and content of modules, certificates or the Bachelor's or Master's thesis. You can access the examination regulations here: Examination regulations

The examination regulations govern the degree programme in general. The subject-specific annexes are part of the examination regulations and provide detailed information on the modules to be taken, the type and number of courses, the type and number of module examinations and other subject-specific points. You can access the subject-specific annexes here: Subject-specific annexes

All relevant information about a module is summarised in the module description. This includes the form of teaching and learning, the number of CPs, the workload, authorised examiners, objectives and module content, literature references and information on selection criteria for admission to courses in the module. In addition, the module description specifies the subject-specific annex with regard to the examination to be taken. While the subject-specific annex may contain several types of examination (e.g. written exam, portfolio or oral examination), the module description specifies one type of examination for one semester (e.g. written exam). Only one type of examination can be specified that is possible according to the subject-specific annex. In the example described here, the module description could not include the seminar paper type of examination.

Each module is completed with an examination. The type of examination is regulated by the examination regulations. A few types of examination are selected for each module in the subject-specific annex, and the module description specifies which type of examination is to be taken. In addition to theoretical examinations such as written exams, oral examinations or a portfolio, there are also practical examinations. Further information on examinations can be found here: Examinations

Depending on the teaching degree programme, certain combinations of subjects must be taken into account; other combinations of subjects can be approved. There are no prescribed combinations of subjects for the extracurricular Bachelor's programme. Further information can be found here: Combinations of subjects

A seminar is a form of course. It serves to interactively acquire or deepen knowledge in small groups. Seminars are led by lecturers (e.g. professors, research assistants). In sports science, practical courses also belong to the group of seminars and are referred to as Theory and Practice of Sports (TPS).

Lectures are courses in larger groups that are held by a professor or lecturer. The lecturer usually reads from a script and the students listen.

Excursions are offered after the summer and winter semesters during the lecture-free period. The organisational and content-related preparation takes place with the excursion participants during the semester. The excursions take place in the natural sports outside the university location as compact events lasting 8 to 10 days. The sports currently offered are skiing/snowboarding, windsurfing/surfing and sailing. The costs are borne by the students. Cost subsidies from tuition fees are currently possible.

In these practical sessions, students can practise the technique and tactics of a sport under the guidance of an assistant. These events also serve as exam preparation.

These accompanying courses are offered for many seminars (theory). Here the content of the seminars is reviewed and texts are read. The tutorials are supervised by teaching assistants.

In sports science, written papers are prepared in accordance with the dvs guidelines for manuscript design. The guidelines can be viewed here: Guidelines for manuscript design

Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. More information can be found here: Plagiarism

In addition to the two subjects (Sports Science can only be studied as a two-subject Bachelor's degree), all students (teaching and non-teaching) must take modules in the area of specialisation. The area of specialisation serves to impart methodological, social and personal skills. In addition to proposals for these interdisciplinary key qualifications, it also offers subject-related courses with a professional field-specific orientation and thus contributes to both basic academic qualifications and subject-specific professionalisation.
Further information can be found here: Area of specialisation

Behind the abbreviation StudIP (Studienbegleitender Internetsupport für Präsenzlehre) is an open source project to support classroom teaching at universities, colleges and other educational institutions. Within this system, all courses are set up and assigned to the respective modules. Students can register for courses in StudIP, download or upload files for seminars or register for examinations. Upon enrolment, each student receives access to StudIP and a personal email address (vorname.name@uol.de). The webmail service is integrated into StudIP and can also be used from computers outside the university.