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Bachelor German Veterinary & Sport Sciences

Fitness and Health Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's program in Fitness and Health Management (B.A.) offers the opportunity to flexibly obtain a recognized academic degree with a focus on training science and business administration, optimally preparing students for leadership positions in fitness and health facilities. The program provides comprehensive knowledge in fitness and health management, enabling graduates to recognize and understand central economic relationships in fitness and health companies, develop fitness and health-oriented care concepts, plan, implement and optimize customer-individual training programs, and operationally, strategically and independently manage the training area, sales and central business activities in health and fitness facilities. The program includes several recognized licenses that students acquire during their studies, including B-License 'Fitness Trainer', A-License 'Medical Fitness Training', B-License 'Sports Nutrition', and A-License 'Functional Trainer'.
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The Bachelor's program in Fitness and Health Management (B.A.) offers the opportunity to flexibly obtain a recognized academic degree with a focus on training science and business administration, optimally preparing students for leadership positions in fitness and health facilities. The program provides comprehensive knowledge in fitness and health management, enabling graduates to recognize and understand central economic relationships in fitness and health companies, develop fitness and health-oriented care concepts, plan, implement and optimize customer-individual training programs, and operationally, strategically and independently manage the training area, sales and central business activities in health and fitness facilities. The program includes several recognized licenses that students acquire during their studies, including B-License 'Fitness Trainer', A-License 'Medical Fitness Training', B-License 'Sports Nutrition', and A-License 'Functional Trainer'.

Application Requirements

* Genel üniversite giriş yeterliliği (Abitur), uygulamalı bilimler üniversitesi giriş yeterliliği veya eşdeğer okul yeterliliği
* Fitness sektöründe 3 aylık staj veya fitness/sağlık endüstrisinde en az 3 aylık mesleki deneyim (3. yarıyılın başına kadar sunulabilir)
* Abitur olmadan eğitim almak için: Usta zanaatkar belgesi veya ileri eğitim (örn. bir IHK uzmanı olarak) ya da en az 2 yıllık tamamlanmış mesleki eğitim ve öğrenilen meslekte en az 3 yıllık mesleki deneyim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Fitness and Health Management at IST-Hochschule für Management

Is Fitness and Health Management at IST-Hochschule für Management taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Fitness and Health Management programme cost?

2.274 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Fitness and Health Management at IST-Hochschule für Management?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Fitness and Health Management?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to IST-Hochschule für Management — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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