Dr. Claudio Nigg

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Biography

Claudio R. Nigg is a full professor and director at the Institute of Sport Science. His research focuses on physical activity, health behavior change, obesity prevention among children and adolescents, and promotion of sport and physical activity for seniors. He emphasizes the dissemination of evidence-based interventions for health behavior change in both clinical and community settings. Nigg teaches master's level courses on health behavior change theories and program planning and evaluation. Additionally, he holds various leadership roles, including Vice President of the Research Commission at the University of Bern and President of the Graduate School of Health Science. He is actively involved in international relationships and mobility programs within the Institute of Sport Science.

Research Interests

Physical Activity Health Behavior Change Obesity Prevention Community-Based Interventions Health Promotion

Courses

Health Behavior Change: Theory & Practice Planning Evaluation Health Programs Health Sciences Masters Colloquium

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).