Sportwissenschaft, Schwerpunkt Trainer:in Fußball
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
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Der Bachelorstudiengang Sportwissenschaft mit Schwerpunkt Trainer:in Fußball (B.A.) an der BSP Business & Law School Berlin bereitet dich auf eine spezialisierte Laufbahn im Fußball vor und verbindet sportwissenschaftliche Inhalte mit starkem Praxisbezug.
Im Studium kannst du sportwissenschaftliches Wissen auf die Anforderungen im modernen Fußball anwenden und durch Kooperationen und Praxisanteile Training, Spielerentwicklung und Führungskompetenzen weiter aufbauen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds sport-scientific foundations with training and movement-focused learning relevant to football coaching.
- Introduces sport pedagogy and ethics so you can develop coaching decisions responsibly and with a clear trainer mindset.
- Develops applied knowledge for working with athletes through practical components integrated from early semesters.
- Deepens sport science and coaching competencies with an emphasis on football training in real practice settings.
- Supports specialization through course structure that enables parallel trainer activity within the program model.
- Strengthens coaching personality and strategy using a sports-science-based approach to team and performance development.
- Consolidates applied coaching competence for working with clubs, associations, and performance support centers in football.
- Completes the degree with a trainer-focused learning structure that integrates practical training experience.
- Includes practical preparation aligned with the football coaching qualification pathway referenced by the program materials.
Curriculum
The official study plan comprises 21 modules organised into five competency blocks across six semesters. It combines foundational sport science, psychology, management, football-specific coaching, practical training and research methods. The internship runs from Semesters 1–6, and the programme concludes with a bachelor's thesis and colloquium. BSP does not publish module-level ECTS or CP values in the official programme study plan.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Action Competence | 7 modules | M1 Movement Science and Biomechanics | ||
| M2 Anatomy | ||||
| M3 Physiology | ||||
| M4 Sports Medicine | ||||
| M5 Training Science I and II (Semesters 1–2) | ||||
| M6 Sport Psychology I and II (Semesters 2–3) | ||||
| M7 Nutrition and Regeneration Management | ||||
| Cross-Professional Action Competence | 2 modules | M8 Management I: Leadership in Sport | ||
| M9 Management II: Strategy and Organisation in Sport | ||||
| Advanced Specialist Competence | 3 modules | M10 Coach I: Working with Children and Adolescents in Competitive Sport (Semesters 1–2) | ||
| M11 Coach II: Working with Adults in Competitive Sport (Semesters 3–4) | ||||
| M12 Coach III: Working with Children, Adolescents and Adults in Recreational Sport (Semesters 4–5) | ||||
| Practical Application | 6 modules | M13 Methodological and Practical Exercise: Individual Sport | ||
| M14 Methodological and Practical Exercise: Football I (Semesters 2–3) | ||||
| M15 Methodological and Practical Exercise: Football II (Semesters 4–5) | ||||
| M16 Methodological and Practical Exercise: Basic Motor Abilities (Semesters 3–4) | ||||
| M17 Methodological and Practical Exercise: Ball School and Small Games | ||||
| M18 Internship (Semesters 1–6) | ||||
| Scientific and Methodological Competence | 3 modules | M19 Research Methods I | ||
| M20 Research Methods II | ||||
| M21 Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium |
Career outcomes
- You train to become a specialist football coach with sport-science foundations and applied coaching competence built across the degree.
- You gain practical, trainer-oriented skills designed for roles in clubs, associations, and performance support centers in football.
- You build decision-making capability for the complex work of leading football teams, including training design and athlete development.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Arts qualification that supports entry into coaching and sport-science-related career paths in Germany and internationally.
Employability rate
Sports science graduates focusing on coaching in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for qualified coaching and performance-support roles.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable career outlook when you combine your degree with practical coaching experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree admission requirement | International applicants must meet the university’s admission requirements under the applicable legal provision for admission to this Bachelor programme (as stated by BSP Business School Berlin). The university requires a recognized school-leaving qualification that grants access to higher education, and in case of foreign certificates the recognition of university entrance qualification must be available according to the assessment proposals of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). |
| Foreign qualification recognition (ZAB) | If you hold foreign education certificates, you must provide proof that your foreign higher-education entrance qualification has been recognised according to the evaluation proposals of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). |
| German language requirement | Admission requires German language skills at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), unless you can submit an accepted alternative/exemption proof. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Science / Training Science / Sports Psychology (or closely related area) | Conditional match | The programme requires that your prior education enables admission under the legal admission criteria for this degree. For applicants with foreign qualifications, the university additionally requires recognition of higher-education entrance qualification via ZAB as part of the process. |
Language requirements
For international applicants to BSP Business School Berlin, German-language skills are required for admission to this Bachelor programme. If your prior education was conducted in German or you can provide an official exemption, submit the relevant proof as part of your application.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 22500 / total program | Studiengebühren for the Bachelor of Arts program: 22,500 EUR total, paid in 36 equal monthly instalments of 625 EUR (full-time model). |
| Application fee | EUR 100 / one time | Einschreibegebühr: 100 EUR paid once upon new enrolment. |
Proof of financial resources
International students need to show they can cover study and living costs in Germany according to the rules used for the student residence permit process. Prepare proof of funding well before the visa/permit appointment to avoid delays.
- Proof of sufficient funds for studies and living expenses in Germany as required for the student residence permit process
- If the university/consulate requests it, provide the exact funding document format (for example bank statements or equivalent proof) for the period specified
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before the intended semester start (recommended for applicants with foreign certificates and language scheduling). | 6-12 months before the intended semester start (recommended for applicants with foreign certificates and language scheduling). |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake | Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review the programme’s admission requirements for international applicants and confirm you meet the higher-education entrance qualification requirement for foreign certificates. Ensure you can provide the required German language proof at C1 level and prepare your motivation letter and tabular CV. If your qualifications are foreign, arrange the ZAB recognition proof before you submit your application.
Submit your application to BSP Business School Berlin
Complete the official application procedure during the published intake window using the university’s application process. Upload your documents in the requested format and double-check that your higher-education entrance qualification and ZAB recognition proof are included when applicable. Keep your identification document scan ready as part of the application package.
Admissions review and confirmation
After you submit, the university will review your application documents against the stated admission criteria for international applicants. If any required proof is missing or unclear, admissions may request additional documentation. Respond promptly to avoid delays in receiving an admission decision.