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The Bachelor's degree programme is aimed at anyone pursuing a scientifically based education in the field of training science. The course is particularly suitable for prospective coaches, trainers, athletes, as well as employees or volunteers from sports clubs, fitness studios, and health-oriented institutions. The flexible semi-virtual model appeals to both school graduates and working professionals, as well as elite athletes who want to balance study and everyday life. The course is also open to career changers from other fields who wish to qualify specifically in sport, prevention, or management.
Which formal requirements must you meet?
To access the Bachelor's degree in Sport and Applied Training Science, you need one of the following qualifications:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
- Comparable foreign certificates of education
- University entrance qualification for professionally qualified applicants according to § 11 Berlin University Act (BerlHG)
- Applicants from non-German-speaking countries require proof of German language skills
A Numerus Clausus (NC) is not required, nor is a sports aptitude test. The application deadlines are 10 March and 10 September.
On a personal level, you should have a strong affinity for sport and an interest in scientific questions. Important soft skills include organisational ability, self-motivation, and self-discipline, as the course takes place largely online and alongside work. Communication skills, teamwork, and a willingness for practice-oriented learning are advantageous for interaction with lecturers and success in the sports field. Initial practical sports experience – for example as an active athlete, coach, or trainer – is helpful but not a requirement.
Which content areas does the degree programme Sport and Applied Training Science cover?
In the Bachelor’s degree programme Sport and Applied Training Science, you acquire solid competencies in all central disciplines of sports science. The focus is on practical and theoretical knowledge for the planning, implementation, and optimisation of sporting activities. Core content areas include movement sciences, training sciences, sports medicine, and sports psychology. You learn to scientifically analyse training processes across various sports and to adapt them individually.
- Fundamentals: Anatomy, Physiology, Scientific Work
- Training Theory: Endurance Training, Speed Training, Strength Training, Flexibility Training
- Specific Specialisations: Athletic Training and Elite Athlete Support, Children and Youth Training, Prevention, Regeneration & Rehabilitation, Training and Coaching in Football
- Sport Practice and Didactics: Sports Education, Sports Didactics, Motor Learning, Sports Therapy
- Diagnostics and Management: Diagnostics & Periodisation, Sports Management, Sports Marketing
- Nutrition: Sports Nutrition and Nutritional Strategies
- Scientific Competence: Research Methods, Empirical Studies, Bachelor’s Thesis
- Cross-disciplinary Competencies: Communication, Team Development, Personal Development, Future Skills
Professional certificates such as Fitness Trainer B/A, Group Fitness, Exercise Instructor Licences (DOSB, DVGS, DBS) are included through elective module-specific courses and can be used directly. The programme qualifies you for a wide range of applications – from supporting junior to elite athletes, to prevention and rehabilitation.
How is the course structured?
The degree programme is modular and comprises 180 ECTS credits over six semesters. You study in a semi-virtual model: most of the teaching content is delivered flexibly online via the learning platform, supplemented by face-to-face seminars which take place approximately once per semester per module. This model makes it easier for you to balance study, work, and sport.
- Start of studies: possible on 10 March or 10 September each year
- Study locations: attendance phases at sites such as Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich/Ismaning, Unna and other cities; full option for online study is also available
- Organisation: optional full-time, part-time, alongside employment or cooperative with corporate partners
- Examinations: module final exams, project work, bachelor’s thesis
- Additional services: free licences worth up to €3,600 when taking certain modules
The programme combines digital flexibility and practice-oriented teaching with personal support. Small study groups as well as direct contact with experienced lecturers and study coaches enable individual feedback and targeted assistance even outside attendance times.
Which career prospects open up after graduation?
As a graduate, you are broadly prepared for specialist and leadership roles in the sport and health sector. The most common professional profiles include:
- Coaches in youth or high-performance and elite sport – for example in clubs, Olympic training centres, or performance centres
- Coaches in recreational sport – in sports clubs, fitness studios, health centres
- Exercise instruction and sports therapy in prevention and rehabilitation – also with billable additional licences (e.g., rehabilitation sport, movement therapy)
- Management in sport and association management – organisation, marketing, and member administration in clubs and associations
- Personal training and group training – self-employed or employed in the growing market for individually tailored training offers
With the Bachelor’s degree, you can also progress to a relevant Master’s programme in sports science, training science or related disciplines. Additional qualifications and the broad scientific training significantly increase your chances of employment in companies and organisations in the health and sports sectors.
What costs can you expect and how can the studies be financed?
The tuition fees for the Bachelor Sport and Applied Training Science amount to €395 per month, totalling €23,700 for the standard period of study. There is the option to have the studies fully financed by a corporate partner in the cooperative model and to receive a salary in addition.
- Fees: €395 per month (database status), currently according to the provider’s website €495 per month plus one-off enrolment and examination fees (fee adjustments possible)
- Included services: Access to the learning platform, attendance seminars, all study materials, licences worth up to €3,600
- Financing options: instalment models, part-time study with reduced monthly burden, possibly employer sponsorship in dual or cooperative study
- Tax deductibility: costs can be claimed as work-related expenses or special expenses, provided the conditions are met
For students in the cooperative model, tuition fees are fully waived while gaining work experience and receiving a salary in parallel. This option is particularly suitable for people already working in companies or clubs in the sport and health sectors or aiming for such a career entry.
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