Sport Studies

What is Online Taster Course?

During Online Taster Course you follow a part of a first-year study programme. It will give you an idea of what the programme is like. A module consists of three parts: a taster lecture, a bit of theory and a short exam. It is a good way for you to find out whether this study suits you, and your skills and qualities!

Module 1: sport world & identity

What is the history of sports and what are people's motives to take part in sports? During this module, lecturer Leonie will tell you all about it!

Step 1: watch the introduction video

Long before the Olympics, there were the Tailteann Games, which the ancient Irish held around 1,800 BC. At the first recorded Olympic Games in 760 BC, there was only one event: a foot race. This video gives you a first introduction to the history of sports. 

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Step 2: watch the video

Step 4: do the assignment

For this assignment, your task is to delve into the history and development of a sport of your choice. This exercise will provide insights into the sport's origin, how it has transformed over time and its current status in terms of global participation. 

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Module 2: fitness trainer a

During the programme of Sports Studies you can choose the module fitness trainer a where you'll become a licenced trainer in the industry. In order to be a perfect trainer, you have to make a training plan for your client. For this, you need to select the right exercise. During this taster module, lecturers Anouk en Rob will tell you more about the anatomy and a motion analysis. 

Step 1: watch the video

Step 2: study the theory

How do you do the perfect deadlift? Which muscles do you use and how do you execute it? Read all about it in this online article. Please note, you need this information for the questions by step 3. 

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Module 3: vitality at work

How vital are employees? And what can you do to improve their vitality? During this module, lecturers Anouk and Rob will talk you through the definition of vitality and interventions to improve the vitality of employees.

Step 1: watch the video

Step 2: study the theory

Employee wellness programmes have often been viewed as a nice extra, not a strategic imperative. But the data demonstrate otherwise. So, what's the hard return on employee wellness programmes? Read more in the article. 

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What's next?

Have you finished your Taster Course(s) and are you (almost) sure that this is the study programme you want to follow? Sign up for a online Taster Session! Through attending an online Taster Session, you can experience what it’s like to study with us. You can get a taste of the atmosphere and get to know the programme better, by taking part in sample lectures.

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