Amel Jazvin’s Erasmus+ Journey: Advancing Sports Science at Saarland University

Amel Jazvin, a PhD student in Kinesiology and a research assistant at the Department of Sports and Health at the Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar, completed his Erasmus+ PhD student mobility at Saarland University through the International PhD Programme Science and Health in Football. The Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine hosted, supervised, and co-organised the programme with the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence and the German Football Association (DFB).

According to Amel his mobility was a valuable experience that strengthened his academic skills and expanded his professional growth. During the programme, he gained practical skills in athlete diagnostics, advanced techniques in applied statistics, and hands-on experience with research methodologies in sports science. He also completed several research projects utilising resources from the DFB and FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Access to advanced research facilities further enriched his work.

He emphasises that the international environment played a central role in his experience. He connected with fellow PhD students from Germany, Italy, Greece, Iran, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, and China. He highlights the diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives at Saarland University in the city of Saarbrücken, noting how it enriches both academic collaboration and personal development.