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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Sports and Nutrition Science under the number 1170024. Who is the dual study programme in Sports and Nutrition Science suitable for?
The dual study programme in Sports and Nutrition Science is aimed at individuals who are seeking an interdisciplinary education and wish to combine practical experience with scientific know-how. The course is suitable for you if you have an interest in sports, fitness, nutrition, as well as health-related topics, and are aiming for a professionally qualifying university degree. You will benefit from the dual concept especially if you want to gain practical experience or are already working in a sports or nutrition science environment. The study model is ideal for those who value flexibility and wish to have an individually designable work-study-life balance.
Admission requirements: Overview of requirements
For the dual study programme in Sports and Nutrition Science at EHiP, the following formal requirements apply:
- With a general university entrance qualification or
- With a technical college entrance qualification or
- With a subject-specific university entrance qualification or
- Studying without a higher education entrance qualification: Possible with
- a specific professional advancement qualification (e.g. specialist clerk, business administrator, specialist saleswoman, technician, master craftsman, management accountant)
- alternatively: with at least two years of vocational training and up to three years of professional experience in a professional context corresponding to the course of study (access to the trial study in accordance with LHG ยง58 paragraph 3)
Practical partner: For starting the dual study programme, an employment relationship with a suitable practical partner is required. EHiP assists in the search and application process.
In addition to the formal requirements, you should bring the following personal qualities:
- A keen interest in sports, exercise, nutrition, as well as scientific and medical correlations
- Willingness to closely link theory and practice and to learn independently
- Self-motivation, organizational skills and discipline for independent, flexible learning in the digital space
- Communication and team skills, especially for collaboration with practical partners and in the academic environment
- Willingness to complete a weekly workload of 20-35 hours in practical work and to coordinate this with the learning phases
- Empathy and willingness to provide advice, e.g. for future activities in the prevention, advisory, or healthcare sector
What content and skills does the dual study programme in Sports and Nutrition Science convey?
In the dual study programme in Sports and Nutrition Science at EHiP, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge in the fields of sports science, nutrition science, and health management. The curriculum is modular and includes both theoretical foundations and practical specializations:
- Basic Modules: Scientific work, presentation and work techniques, health, nutrition and sports psychology, introduction to sports science and nutrition science, physiology, functional anatomy, statistics, and information technology.
- Advanced Modules: Food chemistry and analysis, project and quality management, practice-oriented reflection.
- Specialization Modules: Exercise science, movement science and biomechanics, nutrition trends, health-related training promotion, sports and nutritional medicine, target group-specific nutritional counseling, current nutrition trends, sports pedagogy, dietetics and counseling communication.
- Specializations (possible focus areas):
- Nutritional therapy
- Sports nutrition
- Health management
- Sports therapy
- Personal training
- Final Modules: Scientific work and Bachelor's thesis with a colloquium.
- Practical Additions: Numerous modules for practical reflection and the opportunity to obtain certificates such as Fitness Trainer C-License and Nutrition C-License.
Throughout the course, you will develop skills in scientific analysis, conceptual consulting, training planning, and medical prevention. Additional focuses include communication with clients, teamwork in interdisciplinary settings, and using digital tools for teaching and practice.
How is the study structured and what does it entail?
The dual bachelor's programme takes place entirely online via an Online Campus (myFOCUS) and is closely linked to practical phases in companies. The key points are as follows:
- Start anytime: There are no fixed semester times or rigid timetables.
- Practical Experience: Alongside your studies, you work 20-35 hours per week with your practical partner (e.g. health companies, fitness studios, or companies with corporate health management initiatives).
- Learning Platform: Access to digital scripts, teaching videos, web-based trainings, and live online consultations. You can always get in touch with study coaches or instructors.
- Examinations: All exams and assessments are taken online, flexibly based on your individual learning progress.
- Modules: The course is divided into basic, advanced, specialization modules and specializations. After the basic modules, you largely determine the sequence of further modules yourself.
- License Acquisition: During the course, recognized additional certificates (e.g. Fitness Trainer C-License, Nutrition C-License) can be obtained through an external educational partner.
- Personal Support: Continuous support in finding a practical partner as well as with organizational and professional questions throughout the course.
What career opportunities are available after completing a Bachelor's in Sports and Nutrition Science?
The degree qualifies you for a wide range of fields with a growing demand:
- Independent Consultation: Developing individual training and nutrition concepts for private individuals, companies, or health insurance companies; Implementing corporate health promotion programs.
- Corporate Health Management: Developing, organizing, and leading comprehensive health programs in companies.
- Product Development: Research and development in the field of sports nutrition, including designing special foods for target groups in recreational, amateur, and elite sports.
- Nutrition and Fitness Consulting: Providing advice on healthy eating and training planning for different age groups and needs, either as an employee or self-employed.
- Sports Therapy and Prevention: Designing and implementing exercise programs in rehabilitation facilities, practices, or as specialized course leaders for prevention courses.
With the internationally recognized Bachelor's degree, you can work both in Germany and abroad. Depending on your individual module selection and additional certificates, the degree permits, upon individual examination, the management of reimbursable prevention courses according to ยง20 SGB V (individual examination by the Central Prevention Review Authority is required).
What financial expenses can you expect in a dual study programme?
For the dual Bachelor's programme in Sports and Nutrition Science at EHiP, you do not pay any tuition fees โ these are usually covered by your practical partner (employer). The dual model also offers the following financial benefits:
- Cost Coverage: The major costs (tuition fees) are covered by the employer.
- Remuneration: During the course, you receive a monthly remuneration from the practical partner. The amount is based on industry-standard training salaries and depends on the company, region, and your qualifications.
- Additional Costs: Any additional fees only arise for some additional certificates (e.g. licenses through educational partners), which may also be covered partly by the practical partner.
The dual model enables you to have a well-balanced mix of practical work experience, academic qualification, and financial security.
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