Bachelor of Sports Studies
Bachelors of Sports Studies plan sports services and guide physical activity working for municipalities, organisations and companies providing sports services. The profession may focus on various sports instruction tasks, such as group and individual instruction of different forms of physical activity, sports advice, swimming supervision, promotion of well-being at work, coaching, guidance and provision of sports experience services, or personal trainer work. The work requires knowledge of the sport to be instructed, an inspiring attitude and interaction skills.
Companies providing sports services. Municipalities. Sports organisations. Sports clubs. Foundations. Spas. Tourism companies.
A Bachelor of Sports Studies must master the performance techniques of the most common forms of physical activity and sports as well as their teaching and guidance. The profession emphasises the instructor's personal exercise skills or special competence in sports. Sports instruction requires comprehensive knowledge of the physical and mental development of people.
A Bachelor of Sports Studies needs social skills when working with different groups of people. The special needs of all customer groups and individuals must be taken into account. The profession requires the ability to motivate and inspire people to exercise. Organisational skills are needed when creating networks and opportunities for the recreational needs of different population and age groups.
Entrepreneurs are also required to have knowledge of business operations.
At universities of applied sciences, you can complete a Bachelor of Sports Studies degree.
In upper secondary vocational institutions, you can complete the Initial Vocational Qualification in Sports Studies. The title of the qualification is sports assistant. You can also complete a vocational upper secondary qualification through an apprenticeship.
Competence-based qualifications may also include the Further Vocational Qualification in Sports and Coaching and the Specialist Vocational Qualification in Coaching.
Median salary
2588 €/mo
Private sector
2576 €/mo
Public sector
2589 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries