Sports Science BSP Business and Law School

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Anatomy, Training Science, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Leadership and strategy, Movement Science and Biomechanics, Sports Pedagogy, Sports Psychology, Sports Management

Annotation

Studying Sports Science (BA) – practice-oriented, interdisciplinary and individual
The Bachelor’s degree course in Sports Science (BA) at BSP offers you an ideal introduction to a versatile and future-oriented professional field. You will start your studies with a broad foundation in sports science and, over the course of your studies, will develop your personal profile.

The focus is on central disciplines such as training and movement studies, sports medicine, sports psychology, sports education and biomechanics. At the same time, you will benefit from practical learning formats and the opportunity to gain professional experience early on.

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Course content – Understanding sports science holistically

The degree programme combines scientific principles with practical application. You will learn to analyse, manage and sustainably develop sporting performance processes.

Key content includes:
• Training control and performance diagnostics
• Rehabilitation, Prevention and Regeneration
• Sports Nutrition and Health Promotion
• Data analysis and evidence-based coaching
• Sports Psychology and Team Communication
• Coaching in Grassroots Sports, Competitive Sports and Health Sports

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Individual focus areas – develop your profile in sports

You can explore your interests and specialise during your studies. The choices are:
• Fitness & Health
• Football Coach
• Basketball Coach

In this way, you can combine general sports studies with a clear professional focus and improve your prospects in the job market.

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Practical studies – work in sports from the very beginning

A special advantage: the flexible study model with five attendance phases per semester allows you to optimally combine your studies and practical experience.

You gain experience early on:
• in sports clubs and associations
• in gyms and health facilities
• in sports-related companies and organisations

In addition, you benefit from collaborations with well-known industry partners and build up a professional network during your studies.

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Additional qualifications & coach licences included

Depending on the focus area you choose, you can acquire valuable additional qualifications:
• Certified Fitness Coach (fitness coach B licence)
• German Football Association coach licences (C and B licences)
• Basketball coach licence (BBV C licence)

These qualifications will enable you to work directly in the sports sector during your studies.

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Career opportunities – various jobs in the sports sector

The Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science opens up numerous career opportunities for you:
• Coach in competitive and junior sports
• Positions in the fitness and health sector
• Sports therapy and rehabilitation
• Sports management in clubs and companies
• Sports psychology for athletes
• Corporate Health Management
Study Sports Science – more than coaching

Sports Science is an interdisciplinary field. It combines physical, psychological, educational and social aspects of movement and sports.

At BSP, you not only develop specialist knowledge but also important skills such as:
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication skills
• Coaching and leadership skills
• Personality Development

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Combine your studies & competitive sports

BSP actively supports you if you engage in competitive sports. Thanks to flexible study and examination policies, you can optimally balance training, competitions and studies.

In addition, there are modern training and diagnostic facilities available to you.

Your entry into the sports industry

The Bachelor’s degree course in Sports Science at BSP offers you the perfect combination of:

academic training + practical experience + individual specialisation

This will give you the best possible foundation for a career in sports, healthcare or sports management.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

- Qualification for university studies under Section 10 Berlin Higher Education Act (general higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted entrance qualification for higher education, entrance qualification for higher education at universities of applied sciences or comparable academic degree) or
Higher education admission for professionally qualified persons according to Section 11 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG)
- Proof of a clear sports connection by way of one of the following criteria:
(a) Proof of a successfully passed sports aptitude test (state or BSP), or
b) Proof of completion of the school subject Sports in an upper secondary school advanced programme, or
c) Proof of a current or past team membership in competitive sports
- Proof of swimming ability by means of one of the following badges:
1. German Youth Swimming Badge (Deutscher Jugendschwimmpass; age under 18 years) in silver or higher
2. German Swimming Badge (Deutscher Schwimmpass; minimum age 18 years) in silver or higher
- German language proficiency at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required

Tuition fees

650.00 EUR / semester

one-time enrolment fee of 100 euros
» There are numerous student funding possibilities, such as Federal Students Assistance Act (BAföG), KfW (Reconstruction Loan Corporation) student loan (independent of parents and subject, without collateral), scholarships for outstanding students, student loans from banks, student education funds and grants.

Main language

German