Program description
BSc in Physical Training
The general aim of the program is to train students to become coaches. Trainers who gain a well-established theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to be able to plan and implement training sessions for junior players, youth and adult athletes, too. Coaches who become responsible to select athletes, improve and guide their personality and to enhance their performance.
The curriculum is organized in five modules: team and individual sports, medical aspects of sport, social aspects of sport, sport sciences, and professional practice. Each module has approximately 5-10 subjects. Students participate in internships every semester. During the first three semesters as a visitor then later they are asked to conduct and lead workouts alongside with the teachers. The subjects are presented in lectures, seminars, practices, and laboratory work, too.
Admission requirements
Prerequisite
- High school / secondary education (or higher)
Language requirements
- English
- Intermediate English language proficiency certificate
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1st year
- Introduction to Psychology
- Anatomy I-II.
- Sport theory and practice
- Human Biology
- Introduction of Research Methods in Science
2nd year
- Leading and practice of training
- Physiology I-II
- Biomechanics
- Basics of individual sports (Basics of athletics, Swimming, football etc.)
- Sport psychology
- Physical Education Games
3rd year
- Outdoor activities (recreational sports and games)
- Sport Management
- Performance Testing
- Programs of Youth Sports Prevention
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Sport Injuries
- Thesis (consultations and writing)
Scholarships & funding
Scholarship options are available. For more information, please visit the website.
Continuing studies
Graduates of the program can go on to pursue Master's studies, such as:
- Recreation MSc
- Sports Coaching MSc
- Adapted Physical Education MSc
Career opportunities
The obtained sport science and profession entitles you to any jobs that require sport knowledge and competences in the field of leisure sports and/or competing sport. Various sport services, such as personal training, winter-summer sport training; organizing, conducting and animating sport camps and events as well as different levels of competition sports are available as job vacancies.
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About this institute
University of Pécs
The University of Pécs opened its doors in 1367, making it the first and oldest institution of its kind in Hungary. With longer and shorter interruptions, UP has been shaping the young academic society for over six-an-a-half centuries, not just...
Why study at University of Pécs
If you choose the University of Pécs, you will study at the oldest university in Hungary - founded in 1367 - having exceptionally wide-ranging experience and long-standing traditions in higher education. Besides being the oldest university in the country, the highly qualified academic staff is a guarantee that students are provided with the most up-to-date knowledge to the highest, internationally recognized standards and so earn a degree, which is highly competitive in today’s labour market.
Choose from our professionally relevant and high-quality programs for a tuition fee that represents great value for money, be awarded a valuable EU degree, and enjoy low living expenses, while getting a Central European experience!
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