Sport, Fitness and Management (T05)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Sport and exercise science

About this course

What makes a top-flight sports coach or fitness instructor? This certificate investigates the factors that contribute to success and gives you an in-depth knowledge of how the sector works. Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you’ll explore training, nutrition, motivation, and leadership; and increase your effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you’ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice.

Key features of the course

  • 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

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science