Exercise, Nutrition and Stress Management

Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT (0–120) 46–59 or equivalent foreign language test certificate proving B2 English language level.
Credits:  240 ECTS
Begins: October 1st, 2025
Study type:  Full-time
Duration:  4 years
Annual tuition fee*: 4000 EUR
Prerequisites:  Secondary education
Qualification to be conferred:  Bachelor of  Sports

*Tuition fee for 2025/2026 academic year.

OBJECTIVES

Based on the achievements of fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technology at the international level, to educate a bachelor of sports (Health and fitness trainer) possessing theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to effectively design, apply and improve integrated exercise, nutrition, and stress management programs able to protect people of all ages, from birth to old age, from many chronic diseases and to significantly improve their quality of life, social and economic prosperity.

COMPETENCIES

Based on the achievements of fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technology at the international level, prepare a bachelor of sports (health coach) with theoretical and practical knowledge and abilities, enabling to effectively prepare, apply and improve integrated programs of physical exercises, nutrition and stress management, helping to protect people of all ages – from birth to old age – from many chronic diseases and significantly improving people’s quality of life, social and economic well-being.

FIRST YEAR
·         Critical Thinking and Academic Communication
·         Social and Psychological Well-being
·         Sports Biochemistry, Nutrition and Anti-doping
·         Introduction to Health and Fitness trainer Specialization
·         Functional Anatomy I, II
·         Behavior Change Modules
·         Health Psychology and Stress Management
·         Sport Biomechanics
·         Cardio and Strength Training		 SECOND YEAR
·         Sport and Exercise Physiology
·         Elective Module I (Sport)
·         Integrative Body and Mind training
·         Swimming Didactics
·         Physical Characteristics testing and Prescription
·         Exercise for Clinical Condition
·         Interaction of Motor – Cognitive Functions
·         Nutrition Across Life Span
·         Body Wight Management
·         Sports Medicine and First Aid
THIRD YEAR
·         Motor Control and Learning
·         Internship I
·         Group Fitness Activities
·         Outdoor Physical Activity
·         Elective Module II
·         Health and Sports Policy, Law
·         Research Methodology I		 FOURTH YEAR
·         Research Methodology II
·         Development of Wellness Programs
·         Massage and Physiotherapy
·         Agility Games Didactics
·         Health Educology and Project Management
·         Basics of Sports Management
·         Internship II
·         Graduation Thesis

DISTINGUISHED FEATURES

To educate a bachelor of sports (Health and fitness trainer) with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to effectively design, apply, and improve integrated exercise, nutrition, and stress management programs able to protect people of all ages, from birth to old age, from many chronic diseases and to significantly improve their quality of life, based on the achievements of fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technology at the international level.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will be able to work as personal and group training health and fitness trainer in sports and wellness centers, clubs and organizations, institutions and companies that organize recreational activities, Health and fitness consultants in private or public businesses or institutions, non-formal education and sports facilities, as well as private health/wellness activities; as middle and senior managers in health care, rehabilitation, sports and wellness institutions.
Contacts for Admission:
Telephone: +370 612 81605
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El. p.: admission@lsu.lt
Lithuanian Sports University
Address: Sporto Str. 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania