Classes in sports studies often include a program of study that considers the unique role of sports both historically and today. Sports studies students often pursue jobs as fitness trainers, coaches, sports administrators, sports therapists, fitness center managers and development officers.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.

Distance learning is a method of delivering education to students who are not physically present on campus. Various studies have shown that distance learning programmes can be as efficient and effective as conventional classroom programmes sometimes even better!