Thesis - general information

The graphic describes the general procedure for writing a thesis in the Dept. of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Please inform yourself about your preferred topic, the supervisor and write it to the secretary's office abschlussarbeiten.sportpsychologie@uni-muenster.de with your desired time period for the thesis. You will then be invited to a general preliminary discussion about the process and can already clarify first questions. Only after that the concrete topic identification with your supervisor follows. An important note in advance: in sport and exercise psychology it is obligatory to combine a final thesis with research methods, i.e. a data collection is planned, carried out and evaluated.

Guidelines to write a successful thesis

Hypotheses table

Colloquium - FAQ

What is a colloquium?
In the colloquium, students who are writing their final thesis or other research projects at the Department of Sport Psychology are presenting these. Afterwards, possible questions, e.g., about the method or derivation of the research question, are discussed.

When and where does the colloquium take place?
During the semester, the colloquium takes place on Mondays in room Leo 17.22. It only takes place if students have registered for a lecture. A detailed overview of which dates have been booked and on which days the colloquium will therefore take place can be found here.

Why do we do a colloquium?
During the colloquium you will get questions and feedback from your supervisor, other members of the department and other students, so that you can clarify open questions and improve your work. You will also get to know different scientific works, so that you can take away good tips and tricks for your work.

How long is my presentation?
You have a total of 30 minutes in the colloquium. Your presentation should be a maximum of 15 minutes, so that we can discuss it and answer your questions for about 15 minutes afterwards.
Your presentation should contain the following
o    Introduction
o    Theoretical and empirical background
o    Question and hypotheses
o    Methodology
       •    Planned sample
       •    Measurement methods

In consultation with your supervisor, you may also present something else (e.g. results, etc.). However, it is essential that you discuss this with your supervisor beforehand.

When should I plan my presentation?
In order to be able to change things in your methodology, it is necessary that you present your work before the data collection. Please discuss with your supervisor beforehand which date makes sense from your point of view.

Can I also present my M12 project or my Systematic Review in the B.Sc. & M.Sc.?
The presentation of course work from other modules except M15 (B.Sc.) and M8 (M.Sc.) is only possible if timeslots are available and after consultation with your supervisor.

In which language can/must I give my presentation?
The language of presentation and discussion depends on the language of the thesis as well as the examination regulations. For students with B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees, a presentation in English is mandatory. For students in education programs, the language of presentation can be freely chosen (german or english).

Dates and regulations for study program

How do I get an appointment?
Enter your name in this list and book your colloquium date in consultation with your supervisor.

When is the next colloquium?
The colloquium will only take place if a student has registered for the respective date.
Therefore, if you would like to or need to attend the colloquium as an audience member (NOT as a presenter), please check here independently and in good time to see whether a date has been booked and a presentation will therefore take place. 

Is the colloquium obligatory for my degree?
For a better overview we have listed the different study programs here