Diploma of higher education in sport and fitness in Open university

This diploma will help put you on track for a career in fitness training, sports coaching or similar roles. It will develop work-related and academic skills to enhance your performance; and explore the key principles of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership. You'll apply your learning to practice, focusing on meeting participants' physical and psychological needs. By the end of the course, you'll be a more effective, reflective practitioner and you'll be well on the way to a degree.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,A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this diploma of higher education is also equivalent to the first two thirds of our BA (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76).

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

sports club manager,sports coach,fitness instructor,recreational group leader,personal trainer,fitness centre manager ,outdoor activities/education manager,secondary school teacher (PE),sports development officer ,event organiser ,sports administrator.

9th Sep