Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University

What Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University does

The Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University (Fakulta sportovních studií Masarykovy univerzity) is a public academic faculty established in 2002 in Brno, Czechia, and operating as an integral unit of Masaryk University under the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programmes in sports sciences, physical education, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, sports management, and applied sports education, enrolling more than 1,500 students across eight degree programmes in Czech and English and having produced 6,447 graduates since inception. Research and teaching are organized through three departments — Physical Activities and Health Sciences, Physical Education and Social Sciences, and Sport Performance and Exercise Testing — supported by sports diagnostics laboratories (MUNI SPORT Lab), the MUNI SPORT Park facility complex, and a Scopus-indexed journal (Studia Sportiva).

The faculty's commercial surface extends beyond degree programmes through a Lifelong Learning Centre (children's camps, coach training, e-courses, teacher seminars), a public-facing sports diagnostics clinic (sports medicine, physiotherapy, movement analysis, nutrition counseling), facility rentals (gyms, fitness centers, tennis courts, boathouse), the MUNI SPORT Shop retail outlet, and the MUNI SPORTcast podcast. Research is funded by a mix of Czech Science Foundation, Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, and European Union sources, with a flagship collaboration with the European Space Agency on the ISS T-shirt wearable-monitoring project (May 2025–April 2027). Internationalization runs through 40+ Erasmus+ partner universities (including German Sport University Cologne, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, University of Bologna, and University of Zagreb), 50+ English-taught courses, and the biennial International Conference on Kinanthropology. Pricing is tuition-free for Czech/EU students in Czech programmes and 0 EUR for the English doctoral programme from September 2025, with fee-based ancillaries on lifelong-learning, diagnostics, and facility-rental services.

Name

Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University

Legal name

Fakulta sportovních studií Masarykovy univerzity

Website

https://fsps.muni.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University is a Czech public university faculty in Brno delivering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programmes in sports sciences to 1,500+ students, supported by three academic departments, sports diagnostics labs, and 40+ Erasmus+ partner universities.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education in Sports Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAB

College/University Athletic Departments & Varsity Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAK

University/College Club Sports Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAEAB

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYEDALAIAH

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYMPAKAJAD

Strength, Conditioning & Speed/Agility Training Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Sports sciences research
• Applied kinesiology studies
• Sports diagnostics services
• Physical education degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The faculty generates revenue through tuition fees for various study programs. Czech-language programs have no tuition for Czech students, while English-language doctoral programs charge 0 EUR per academic year (from September 1, 2025). Other programs may have tuition for international students.
2. Research Grants and Projects: The faculty receives funding from various grant providers including Czech Science Foundation, European Union, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, Technology Agency of Czech Republic, and international funding bodies for research projects in sports sciences.
3. Sports Facility Rentals and Services: The faculty offers sports facility rentals (gyms, fitness centers, tennis courts) to the public, and provides services through MUNI SPORT Shop, sports diagnostic services (MUNI SPORT Lab), and lifelong learning programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in sports sciences, kinesiology, coaching, and physical education to more than 1,500 students. It also operates specialized sports diagnostics laboratories that provide performance, physiological, and biomechanical assessments, runs lifelong learning programs for sport professionals, and conducts applied research projects including wearable physiological monitoring device development.

Product overview

The Faculty of Sports Studies Masaryk University operates as an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and public-facing services. The core educational offerings include bachelor's programs (Physical Education and Sport, Physiotherapy, Physical Training, Physical Activity and Health), master's programs (Strength and Conditioning Training and Applied Kinesiology, Secondary School Teacher Training in Physical Education, Sports Management, Applied Sports Education for Security Bodies), and doctoral programs (Sports Sciences in English and Czech). Supporting the academic mission, the faculty provides continuing education through the Centrum celoživotního vzdělávání (Lifelong Learning Centre), which offers public sports activities, children's camps, coach training, and e-courses. Sports diagnostics services include medical examinations, physiotherapy, and movement analysis. Additional services include the University Sport Centre, MUNI SPORT Park facilities, MUNI SPORT Shop retail, and the MUNI SPORTcast podcast. Research initiatives include the innovative ISS T-shirt project for astronaut health monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MUNI SPORT PARK: Sports facilities and park operated by the faculty
• MUNI SPORT Shop
• MUNI SPORTcast
• MUNI SPORT Lab
• Studia Sportiva
• Centrum univerzitního sportu (CUS)

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs in Sports Sciences Three-year undergraduate degree programs covering sports sciences, kinesiology, physical education, and coaching for Czech and EU high school graduates.
• Master's Degree Programs in Sports Sciences Graduate-level degree programs providing advanced specialization in sports sciences, applied kinesiology, and coaching for holders of relevant bachelor's degrees.
• Doctoral Degree Programs in Sports Sciences PhD-level research degrees in sports sciences for candidates pursuing academic and applied research careers.
• Lifelong Learning Programs Continuing education and professional development courses for coaches, physical education teachers, and sport professionals seeking updated qualifications.
• Sports Diagnostics Services Physiological, biomechanical, and performance assessment services provided through specialized sports diagnostics laboratories to athletes, sports clubs, and external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ students educated annually across 8 degree programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• University of ZagrebcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership for student and staff exchanges in sports sciences. Croatian partner institution with long-standing collaboration.
• Technical University of MunichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with one of Germany's leading technical universities for sports science exchanges.
• German Sport University CologneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Germany's premier sports university, specializing in sports and exercise science research and education.
• University of JyväskyläcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Finnish university known for sports sciences and health research.
• University of BolognacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with the oldest university in the Western world, one of the largest in Italy for sports sciences.
• Lithuanian Sports UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with specialized sports university in Lithuania.
• Norwegian School of Sport SciencesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Norway's leading institution for sports science research and education.
• Comenius University in BratislavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Slovakia's largest university for sports science exchanges.
• University of ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Spanish university for sports sciences collaboration.
• University of GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with major Spanish university known for sports science research.
• Gazi UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership with Turkish university for sports sciences exchanges.
• European Space Agency (ESA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on ISS T-shirt project developing smart shirts for astronaut health protection. Project period May 2025 - April 2027.
• Aromatica CZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch project investor for sports science projects.
• Faculty of Kinesiology, University of ZagrebflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation since 2006 organizing the International Conference on Kinanthropology - Sport and Quality of Life biennially.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc: Direct Czech domestic competitor offering overlapping bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in physical education, sport performance, and kinesiology. Closest home-market peer given identical regulatory and funding environment.
• Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb: Croatia's flagship sports-science faculty and long-standing co-organizer (since 2006) of the International Conference on Kinanthropology. Highly comparable in scope, faculty size, and Central European academic positioning.
• Comenius University in Bratislava - Faculty of Physical Education and Sports: Slovakia's largest university's sports-science faculty and confirmed Erasmus+ partner. Directly comparable in size, regional scope, and curricular mix of physical education, coaching, and sport-management programs.
• Technical University of Munich - Department of Sport and Health Sciences: Leading German technical university with a dedicated sport-and-health sciences unit and an Erasmus+ partner of Masaryk FSpS. Comparable in integrating sport-science research with broader university research infrastructure.
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University: Czech Republic's oldest and most established sports-science faculty at Charles University. A direct domestic peer competing for the same shrinking pool of Czech secondary-school graduates and EU-funded research grants.
• University of Jyväskylä - Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences: Finnish university faculty renowned for sports sciences and health research, listed as an Erasmus+ partner. Comparable in offering research-led sports-science degree programs with international student intake.
• German Sport University Cologne: Germany's premier specialized sports university, listed as a flagship Erasmus+ partner of Masaryk's Faculty of Sports Studies. Both institutions focus on sports science research, teacher training, and elite-athlete development within comparable Central European higher-education frameworks.
• Lithuanian Sports University: Lithuania's specialized public sports university and a confirmed Erasmus+ partner. Directly comparable as a single-purpose sports-science higher-education institution in the Baltic/Central European region.
• University of Bologna - Department of Quality of Life Sciences: Italian university with a large sports-sciences portfolio and Erasmus+ partner status. Comparable as a multidisciplinary university hosting substantial sport-science research and teaching capacity.
• Norwegian School of Sport Sciences: Norway's leading dedicated sport-science institution and a flagship Erasmus+ partner of Masaryk's Faculty of Sports Studies. Operates a comparable portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral sports-science programs with strong research output.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpBzS2KARqfePcNi9IWqGZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MU.FSpS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fakulta-sportovn%C3%ADch-studi%C3%AD-masarykova-univerzita
• Instagraminstagram.com/sport_muni

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