Bachelor in Sport & Exercise for Health and Performance

Take a closer look
at your studies!

Below you can explore the courses offered in each semester. They provide a clear overview
of the subjects you will study and the structure of the program throughout the coming years. 

Courses

1st Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM01

Functional Anatomy

3

6

CM02

Teaching Sport Skills

3

6

CM03

Sport and Social Sciences

3

6

CM04

Critical Pedagogies

3

6

CM05

Sport Business

3

6

2nd Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM06

Human Physiology

3

6

CM07

Biomechanics

3

6

CM08

Exercise Biochemistry

3

6

CM09

Motor Control and Motor Learning

3

6

CM10

Research Methods and Statistics

3

6

3rd Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM11

Sport Training Principles & Methodology of Training

3

6

CM12

Strength and Conditioning

3

6

CM13

Exercise Physiology

3

6

CM14

Sport Marketing

3

6

CM15

First Aid in Sport and Exercise

3

6

4th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM16

Exercise and Sport Nutrition

3

6

CM17

Exercise Testing

3

6

CM18

Funding Sports and Sponsorship

3

6

CM19

Sports and Exercise Medicine

3

6

CM20

Health and Exercise Psychology

3

6

5th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM21

Advanced Biomechanics

3

6

CM22

Advanced Motor Control & Motor Learning

3

6

CM23

Sport Coaching

3

6

CM24

Psychology of Performance

3

6

—

Elective Core Course 1

3

6

6th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CM25

Clinical Exercise Physiology

3

6

CM26

Sport Injuries

3

6

CM27

Exercise and Health

3

6

CM28

Promoting Active Lifestyle

3

6

—

Elective Core Course 2

3

6

Pathways

7th Semester – Pathway A: Exercise for Health and Rehabilitation

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CMPA1

Exercise Rehabilitation

3

6

CMPA2

Exercise Testing and Prescription in Clinical Population

3

6

—

Elective Specialization Course in Health 1

3

6

CMPA3

Project – Part I

6

12

8th Semester – Pathway A: Exercise for Health and Rehabilitation

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CMPA4

Exercise and Aging

3

6

CMPA5

Sports Cardiology

3

6

—

Elective Specialization Course in Health 2

3

6

CMPA6

Project – Part II

6

12

7th Semester – Pathway B: Sport Performance

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CMPB1

Technology in Sports

3

6

CMPB2

Training Process in Individual Sports

3

6

—

Elective Specialization Course in Performance 1

3

6

CMPB3

Project – Part I

6

12

8th Semester – Pathway B: Sport Performance

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

CMPA4

Optimizing Performance in Sport

3

6

CMPA5

Coaching in Team Sports

3

6

—

Elective Specialization Course in Performance 2

3

6

CMPA6

Project – Part II

6

12

Elective Core Courses

5th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

EM1

Human Growth and Development

3

6

EM2

International Sport for All Policy

3

6

6th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

EM3

New Technologies / AI

3

6

EM4

Data Analysis in Movement Science

3

6

Specialization Electives – Pathway A (Health & Rehabilitation)

7th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

HEM1

Exercise for Cardiometabolic Diseases

3

6

HEM2

Exercise for Pulmonary Diseases

3

6

8th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

HEM3

Adapted Physical Activity

3

6

HEM4

Health and Lifelong Physical Activity

3

6

Specialization Electives – Pathway B (Sport Performance)

7th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

PEM1

Performance Training and Monitoring

3

6

PEM2

High-level Sport Performance

3

6

8th Semester

CODE

title

Hours/week

ECTS

PEM3

Sport Development

3

6

PEM4

Applied Sports Psychology

3

6

Choose Semesters/Year

Our Faculty Members

Throughout your studies, you are taught and mentored by sport scientists, researchers, and educators with strong expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, and human movement science.

They guide your learning, share insights from scientific research and applied sport practice, and support the development of the analytical and practical skills needed to understand and improve health, physical activity, and athletic performance.

List of tutors

Alexandris Konstantinos

Professor
kalexand@phed.auth.gr

Anastasiou Athanasios

Professor
athanast@phed.auth.gr

Arampatzi Fotini

Professor
farabaji@phed-sr.auth.gr

Argiriadou Eirini

Associate Professor
argiriadou@phed-sr.auth.gr

Barkoukis Vasilios

Professor
bark@phed.auth.gr

Chatzopoulos Dimitrios

Professor
chatzop@phed.auth.gr

Daroglou Garyfallia

Associate Professor
filio@phed.auth.gr

Dipla Konstantina

Professor
kdipla@phed-sr.auth.gr

Douka Styliani

Professor
sdouka@phed.auth.gr

Evaggelinou Christina

Professor
evaggeli@phed-sr.auth.gr

Giagkazoglou Paraskevi

Professor
pgiagaz@phed-sr.auth.gr

Giatsis Georgios

Professor
ggiatsis@phed.auth.gr

Hatzimanouil Dimitrios

Professor
xatjiman@phed.auth.gr

Hatzitaki Vassilia

Professor
vaso1@phed.auth.gr

Katartzi Ermioni

Associate Professor
noni@phed-sr.auth.gr

Kosmidou Evdoxia

Assistant Professor
ekosmido@phed.auth.gr

Kouidi Evangelia

Professor
kouidi@phed.auth.gr

Koutlianos Nikolaos

Professor
koutlian@phed.auth.gr

Lola Afroditi

Assistant Professor
alola@phed.auth.gr

Mademli Lida

Associate Professor
lmademli@phed-sr.auth.gr

Mameletzi Dimitra

Assistant Professor
mamel@phed.auth.gr

Manou Vasiliki

Professor
vmanou@phed.auth.gr

Metaxas Thomas

Professor
tommet@phed.auth.gr

Mouratidou Aikaterini

Professor
katemou@phed-sr.auth.gr

Mylosis Dimitrios

Assistant Professor
dmylosis@phed.auth.gr

Panoutsakopoulos Vasilios

Assistant Professor
bpanouts@phed.auth.gr

Petridou Anatoli

Assistant Professor
apet@phed.auth.gr

Rodafinos Angelos

Professor
rodafinos@phed.auth.gr

Stergiou Nikolaos

Professor
nstergiou@unomaha.edu

Terzidis Ioannis

Professor
terzidis@phed.auth.gr

Theodorakis Nikolaos

Professor
ndtheo@phed-sr.auth.gr

Tzetzis Georgios

Professor
tzetzis@phed.auth.gr

Vrabas Ioannis

Professor
ivrabas@phed-sr.auth.gr

Zafeiridis Andreas

Professor
zafeirid@phed-sr.auth.gr

Chatzinikolaou Konstantinos

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
konchatzinikolaou@phed.auth.gr

Mandroukas Athanasios

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
amandrou@phed.auth.gr

Nikodelis Thomas

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
nikmak@phed.auth.gr

Nikopoulou Maria

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
mnikopoulou@phed.auth.gr

Staneloudi Chrysovalanto

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
cstanelo@phed-sr.auth.gr

Tsartsapakis Ioannis

Laboratory Teaching Staff (LTS)
ioantsar@phed-sr.auth.gr

Beis Konstantinos

Special Technical Staff
kostbeis@phed.auth.gr

Christodoulidis Triantafyllos

Special Technical Staff
trichri@phed.auth.gr

Dalamitros Athanasios

Special Technical Staff
dalammi@phed.auth.gr

Drakou Amalia

Special Technical Staff
adrakou@phed.auth.gr

Glynia Eleni

Special Technical Staff
eglinia@phed.auth.gr

Kalapoda Eupraxia

Special Technical Staff
kalapoda@phed-sr.auth.gr

Lilou Olympia

Special Technical Staff
olilou@phed.auth.gr

Mavridis Georgios

Special Technical Staff
mavridig@phed.auth.gr

Oikonomopoulos Georgios

Special Technical Staff
gikon@phed.auth.gr

Ountzoudi Theodora

Special Technical Staff
tountzo@phed.auth.gr

Parisi Ioanna

Special Technical Staff
parisi@phed-sr.auth.gr

Patsi Charikleia

Special Technical Staff
chapatsi@phed-sr.auth.gr

Perkos Stefanos

Special Technical Staff
sperkos@phed-sr.auth.gr

Samara Anastasia

Special Technical Staff
ansamara@phed.auth.gr

Semaltianou Eleni

Special Technical Staff
esemalt@phed.auth.gr

Symeonidou Sousana

Special Technical Staff
symeoni@phed.auth.gr

You are about to take the first step toward
your studies at AU and you are in good hands!
Read, learn, and apply to join us. It’s easy, and
we are always here to support you. 

Your application process

1) Complete the application. 

2) Upload the required documents, including proof of English proficiency. 

3) Submit the application. Mind the timeline! 

1. Submit your application

To apply, you submit your application and the required supporting documents to the Admission Officer, who will guide you through the process and support you with any questions along the way.

2. Application review
Your application is reviewed by the Program Committee to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements and that all required documents have been submitted.

3. Evaluation of the application file
The Committee evaluates your application file and supporting documentation, including your academic background, qualifications, and overall profile.

4. Interview stage
Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to participate in an online interview conducted by members of the Committee.

5. Evaluation and ranking of candidates
Applications are evaluated based on the submitted documents and the interview. The assessment follows the chronological order of application submission.

6. Final selection of candidates
After completing the evaluation process, the Committee prepares the final list of admitted candidates and a list of runners-up.

7. Enrollment at the University
Successful applicants complete the enrolment process according to the instructions provided by the Program Secretariat.

  • Application Form
    Official participation form for the programme, submitted electronically through the admissions process.
  • Passport or National ID
    Photocopy of both sides of the national identity card or the identification page of the passport.
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate
    Official leaving certificate, with translation into English where required.
  • Final-Year Transcript
    Official transcript of all subjects of the final year of secondary school, translated into English where required.
  • Proof of English Proficiency
    Certificate or accepted alternative evidence demonstrating English proficiency at B2 level or above.
  • Motivation Letter
    Up to 500 words explaining:
    • your interest in Sport and Exercise Sciences,
    • your motivation to study in the programme,
    • and your future goals.
  • Short CV
    A concise curriculum vitae including:
    • studies,
    • distinctions,
    • volunteering activities,
    • and other relevant activities.
  • Application Form
    Official participation form for the programme, submitted electronically through the admissions process.
  • Passport or National ID
    Photocopy of both sides of the national identity card or the identification page of the passport.
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate
    Official leaving certificate, with translation into English where required.
  • Final-Year Transcript
    Official transcript of all subjects of the final year of secondary school, translated into English where required.

  • Proof of English Proficiency
    Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level, according to the CEFR framework. Accepted proof includes:

    • English as a native language
    • Recognized English language certificate at B2 level or above
    • Degree in Foreign Language and Literature, Translation and Interpreting, or equivalent qualification
    • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree taught entirely in English
    • Secondary school certificate from a school where English was the official language of instruction for at least the final two years of study

    Please note: a teaching license in a foreign language does not automatically constitute proof of proficiency unless accompanied by the qualifying certificate and official translation where required.

  • Motivation Letter
    Up to 500 words explaining:
    • your interest in the programme,
    • your motivation to study,
    • and your future goals.
  • Short CV
    A concise curriculum vitae including:
    • studies,
    • distinctions,
    • volunteering activities,
    • and other relevant activities.
  • Document Verification
    The authenticity of the secondary school leaving certificate and transcript may be verified through one of the following methods:
    • Apostille (Hague Apostille), where applicable
    • Certification by a notary public
    • Validation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Ministry of Education of the issuing country
    • Direct confirmation from the foreign school through an official email sent to the Programme Secretariat

€6,000

per Academic Year

The total tuition fee for the Program is €24,000 for the full duration of studies.

Tuition fees are paid in eight (8) equal semester instalments of €3,000 each. The first instalment is paid upon enrolment in the Program, while the remaining instalments are paid before the beginning of each academic semester.

Applicants admitted to the Program are additionally required to pay a non-refundable tuition fee deposit of €1,000 in order to confirm acceptance of their place in the Programme.

Payments are made electronically to the Special Account for Research Funds of Aristotle University (ELKE AUTH), according to the instructions provided by the Program Secretariat.
The total tuition fee for the Program is €24,000, covering the full duration of studies.

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We are here for you!

Starting a new academic journey in another country can come with many questions — and you do not have to navigate it alone. Your Admission Officer will be there to support you throughout the admission and enrolment process, helping you with practical information, guidance, and everything you may need before arriving in Thessaloniki and beginning your studies.

Admission Officer

Evita Giannakou

Email: sportsciences@auth.gr

 

Your support may include:
• guidance throughout the application and admission process
• help with required documents and enrolment procedures
• support with accommodation and settling into life in Thessaloniki
• assistance with practical questions before your arrival
• information about the program, student life, and university services
• ongoing communication and support whenever needed