Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Sport and exercise science
About this course
If you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your own role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – further boosting your career prospects. You’ll apply science and theory to practice, reflecting on case studies or real and potential work situations. Drawing on video, text and online materials, you’ll focus on the all-round physical and psychological needs of sports participants or exercise clients.Offers flexible learning that fits around your sport, fitness and work commitments Demonstrates a strong applied focus through the extensive use of audiovisual case studies Uses innovative technology such as augmented reality to enhance your learning Provides a preparatory step towards teaching physical education
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
3219 Health associate professionals
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
3431 Sports players
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sport and exercise science