The centrepiece of the Master of Education degree programme GHR 300 is the 18-week school placement (practical block, prx560), which is supported by accompanying modules in the first subject (prx561) and the second subject (prx562). Students begin in the winter semester with a preparatory module for the practical block, undertake the practical block in the following summer semester together with the accompanying course, and conclude the practical block in (late) summer with a debriefing module. The programme is structured as a consecutive course of study. The modules prx561 and prx562 are held on Fridays from 8.15 am to 9.45 am or 10.15 am to 11.45 am.

This Master’s programme involves the intensive integration of practical school experience in physical education with theoretical perspectives and scientifically underpinned knowledge. The courses in modules prx561/prx562 are supported by teaching assistants in the practical phase (LiPs), who are themselves PE teachers and/or work as subject seminar leaders in the teacher training programme.

Important: The modules prx560, prx561 and prx562 cannot be taken as part of an accelerated programme. The so-called ‘project module’ (prx566) must be completed in parallel with the practical phase. Information on registration and school allocation is available on the Didactic Centre’s website.

In the project volume (prx566) of the subject Physical Education, the guiding principle of research-based learning is put into practice. This involves the practical application of the research methodology skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme to specific issues in a school context. Students can choose whether they want to study the project band in the subject of sport, in their second subject or in educational science. There are 15 seminar places available in the subject of sport.

The module is studied in parallel with the modules prx561/prx562 and prx560. It is not possible to study this module in advance.

Prospective primary school teachers also complete module spo770. Prospective secondary school teachers complete modules spo780 and spo790. The module content and types of examination can be found in the module descriptions and the examination regulations.

Important note for planning your studies: The seminars for modules spo770, spo780 and spo790 are all offered in the winter semester.

Students aiming to become primary school teachers or secondary school teachers can complete their Master's thesis in the subject of sport. The Master's thesis module (mam) consists of the Master's thesis (18 CP) and attendance of the associated colloquium (2 CP), which is taken alongside the Master's thesis. Information on the allocation of Master's theses in the respective specialised disciplines can be found here.