BAPhysical Training
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 6 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | Sport Science |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Documented sport specific experience The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please provide notarised original documents along with translation of non-English/Hungarian language documents. We only accept clear scanned copies of documents. Please DO NOT upload images taken with your phone. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Please submit an official IELTS 5.5 or B2 language proficiency certificate taken in the last 6 month. The following are NOT ACCEPTED as proof of foreign language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please submit photographic evidence of your sporting experience, copies of awards, certificates of recognition and link to video recordings of training and/or competitions, if you have any. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: If you are awarded a scholarship, please make sure you gather all your documents and begin the visa application as soon as you can. |
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Overview
About the BA Sport Coaching Program
The BA Sport Coaching program is a full-time program that is taught in English over six semesters. The program will take you from basic to advanced knowledge in your chosen sport. You will also learn the foundations and related health and sport sciences from renowned instructors and coaches.
Program Aim:
The aim of the program is to train professional coaches who possess both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. These coaches will be capable of planning and executing training processes for both youth and adult athletes, selecting athletes, developing their personalities, and enhancing their performance. They will have the necessary management and synthesis skills to oversee, organize, and control the professional work of sports organizations. With their competencies, they will be well-suited to coordinate the work of different age groups and prepare high-level professional training and competitions for national teams. Additionally, they will be prepared to continue their studies in a master’s degree program.
The following sports are available for you in the 2025/26 Academic Year:
artistic
gymnastics
basketball
fencing
figure skating
football (soccer)
handball
judo
swimming
track and field (athletics)
volleyball
Brochure
www.tf.hu/en/students/future-students/sport-coaching-ba-and-msc-programs#flipbook/1/
Programme structure
Academic Year Structure:
The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into two semesters: September to January and February to June. Each semester you will take 9-12 courses, including Hungarian Language classes. Classes are scheduled over a five-day week, from 08:00 to 18:45 and are split between theoretical instruction and highly practical, hands-on training sessions, either on campus or at top-tier external venues in Budapest. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to connect with professional coaches and athletes, and possibly join clubs, all of which can further your career.
Upon successfully earning 180 credits you will be awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Sport Coaching. With the knowledge and skills, you gained, you will be well-prepared to work as a mid-level coach in your chosen sport. Completing the BA Sport Coaching Program also prepares you for our part-time, blended learning Master of Science (MSc) Sport Coaching program and the HUSS PhD programme.
Curriculum
tf.hu/files/docs/international-relations-center/BA_COURSE_LIST.pdf
Career opportunities
After graduation, you will be ready for exciting career paths. You could work with sports clubs, public or private sports organizations, and even become a sports coach for professional or amateur teams. Another option is to train individual athletes.