In 1870 the government established The Gymnastical Central School for Athletics and Weapon Use. It changed its name to The State Gymnastics School in 1915. On 1 June 1968 it got its present name and was granted university status.
The School offers Bachelor in Sports Science courses with the following specializations:
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Physical Activity and Health
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Coaching and Sport Psychology
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Sport Management
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Physical Education (teacher education)
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Sport Biology
The courses can be continued at the Masters level where the students have a range of different study modules from which to choose. The school’s 3-year PhD programme is a continuation from a Masters degree in sport science. Other relevant Master studies can be approved as a basis for admission to the programme. As of 2013, NSSS has more than 70 PhD-students.
