Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management

Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you’ll explore training, nutrition, motivation and leadership; and increase your effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you’ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice.

Key features of the Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management at The Open University

– 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
– Enables you to gain Register of Exercise Professions CPD points throughout your study
– Builds a solid foundation for further study
Skills for career development

This qualification has been developed directly with employers to ensure that it provides the skills they need. For example, in addition to theoretical knowledge of fitness training, you’ll gain an understanding of sector organisation, customer care, business strategies, safety frameworks, and effective instruction and communication. These skills will help to increase your career opportunities and earning potential.

Career relevance

If you’re aiming to access graduate level careers, this certificate is your first step on the way. After successfully completing the course, you’ll be able to build on your study to gain further professional qualifications – such as a foundation degree or full honours degree.

Exploring your options

Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice – including online forums, website, interview simulation,