Year Study in Sports

Sports Studies Certificate

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium i idrett. This programme is a certificate or diploma. It lasts for 1 year. The instruction language is Norwegian.

Programme Focus

This programme allows students to combine sports careers with studies. It focuses on health and exercise physiology. The studies are equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor in Sports Science. Students learn about the body's structure and function. They also learn how training affects the body. The programme teaches skills to lead sports activities.

Admission and Start

The programme starts in August. It requires general study competence for admission. Students can also apply based on real competence. The ordinary application deadline is April 15, 2026. The deadline for real competence applications is March 1.

Further Opportunities

After completing this programme, students can apply for further studies. Options include the second year of a Bachelor in Sports Science. Other bachelor's degrees are also available. The programme is located in Lillehammer. It is a full-time, 60 credit programme.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.