module

A module is a teaching unit comprising several courses within a subject area. In the case of module spo150, for example, this would consist of three related lectures and seminars from the ‘Sport and Training’ area. Smaller modules (up to 8 CP) can be completed in a single semester, whilst larger modules (up to 15 CP) are taken over two to three semesters.

Master’s Degree Regulations (MaVo)

The MaVo is the central regulatory framework for teacher training in Lower Saxony. The subject-specific requirements for admission to the preparatory service for the following teaching careers: teaching at primary and secondary schools, teaching at Realschulen, teaching at Gymnasien, special educational needs teaching and teaching at vocational schools, are met by anyone who has obtained a Master’s degree (Master of Education) at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Lower Saxony within an accredited Master’s programme for the relevant teaching qualification and has completed a course of study that complies with this Regulation. The Master’s Regulation can be viewed here: MaVo

Subject-specific appendices

The examination regulations govern the degree programme in general. The subject-specific appendices form 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 matters. The subject-specific appendices can be accessed via the respective degree programme pages.

Examinations

Each module concludes with an examination. The types of examination available are set out in the examination regulations. In the subject-specific appendix, a number of types of examination are selected for each module; the module description specifies which type of examination must be taken. In addition to theoretical examinations, such as written exams, oral examinations or a portfolio, there are practical examinations. Further information on examinations can be found here: Examinations

Seminar / Lecture

A seminar is a type of course. It serves to acquire or deepen knowledge interactively in small groups. Seminars are led by lecturers (e.g. professors, research assistants). In sports science, practical sessions also fall under the category of seminars. A lecture refers to teaching sessions held in larger groups and delivered by a professor or lecturer. In these sessions, the lecturer usually reads from a set of lecture notes whilst the students listen.

Practical session

In these practical sessions, participants can practise the techniques and tactics of a particular sport under the guidance of an assistant. These sessions also serve as preparation for examinations.

plagiarism

Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. Further information is available here: Plagiarism

area of specialisation

In addition to the two subjects (Sports Science can only be studied as a two-subject Bachelor’s degree), all students (both teacher training and non-teacher training) must take modules in the area of specialisation. The area of specialisation is designed to impart methodological, social and personal skills. As well as courses focusing on these cross-disciplinary key skills, it also offers subject-related modules with a career-specific focus, thereby contributing both to fundamental academic qualifications and to professional development within the discipline.
Further information is available here: area of specialisation

Credit points

Credit points (CP) are units of measurement used to indicate the workload required for a module. One credit point corresponds to 30 hours of work. The contact time is calculated by multiplying the number of semester weeks (14 in each semester) by the number of SWS (semester weekly hours). The allocation of time for preparation, follow-up work and the examination may vary. Approximately 60 CP are earned per academic year (= two semesters) (i.e. approx. 30 CP per semester). With 180 CP for a Bachelor’s degree, this results in a total workload of 5,400 hours (1,800 hours per academic year / 900 hours per semester).
Sample calculation for the module spo155 Learning and Analysis:
Contact hours
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
(partly through exercises and tutorials)
Preparation = 34 hours
Follow-up = 34 hours
Self-study = 22 hours
Preparation = 47 hours
Examination = 4 hours
Total = 225 hours
Total: 225 hours = 7.5 CP (7.5 CP * 30 hours)

examination regulations

Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes are governed by the respective examination regulations based on the MaVo. These regulations (e.g. BPO = Bachelor’s Examination Regulations) contain provisions on the purpose of examinations, the duration of the degree programme, the formats and module content, certificates, and the Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis. The examination regulations can be accessed via the respective degree programme pages.

module description

The module description summarises all relevant information about a module. This includes the teaching and learning methods, the number of credit points, the workload, those authorised to conduct examinations, the module’s objectives and module content, a bibliography, and information on the selection criteria for admission to the module’s courses. In addition, the module description specifies the subject-specific requirements regarding the examination to be undertaken. Whilst the subject-specific appendix may list several types of examination (e.g. written exam, portfolio or oral examination), the module description specifies a single type of examination for a given semester (e.g. written exam). Only one type of examination may be specified that is permitted under the subject-specific appendix. In the example described here, the type of examination ‘seminar paper’ could not be included in the module description.

combination of subjects

Depending on the teaching qualification, certain combinations of subjects must be observed; combinations of subjects that deviate from these may be approved. In the Extracurricular Bachelor’s programme, there are no prescribed combinations of subjects. Further information is available here: Combination of subjects

Field trip

Field trips are offered after the summer and winter semesters respectively, during the lecture-free period. The organisational and content-related preparations are carried out with the field trip participants during the semester. The excursions take the form of intensive 8- to 10-day outdoor sports programmes held away from the university campus. Currently, the sports on offer are skiing/snowboarding, windsurfing/surfing and sailing. Students are responsible for the costs. Financial contributions from tuition fees are currently available.

tutorial

These accompanying courses are offered for many seminars (theory). Here, students review the seminar content and read texts. The tutorials are supervised by teaching assistants.

Written assignments

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

Stud.IP

Behind the abbreviation StudIP (Internet support for face-to-face teaching) lies an open-source project designed to support face-to-face teaching at universities, colleges and other educational institutions. Within this system, all courses are set up and assigned to the relevant modules. Students can enrol on courses in StudIP, download or upload files for seminars, or register for exams. Upon enrolment, every student is granted access to StudIP as well as a personal email address (vorname.name@uol.de). The webmail service is integrated into StudIP and can also be accessed from computers outside the university.