MOST POPULAR SPORTS COURSES : Sports is definitely an exciting pastime for many people, however, if it’s really someone’s passion, it can offer a great rewarding career too. There are innumerable ways to incorporate one’s love for sports into a profession. If due to any circumstance, a candidate is not able to become an athlete, then he/she may pursue a course to achieve heights in an alternate career related to Sports.
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In India, there are various universities and colleges that offer innumerable most popular sports courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma levels. Let’s look at them one by one:
1 – MD in Sports Medicine:
Eligibility Criteria: A minimum aggregate of 50% marks and above from a recognized university.
Course Duration: 3-year full-time postgraduate level program
Course Fee: 1.23 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs
Selection Process: Candidates are required to pass the various entrance examinations, followed by Counseling in some of the colleges
Best Colleges:
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute – Tamil Nadu
- Guru Nanak Dev University – Punjab
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital – New Delhi
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) – Bihar
- Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) – Maharashtra
Course Package Amount: INR 2 to 16 lakhs per annum.
Specialization: Physical Therapy, Nutritionist, Sports Medicine Research, Kinesiology
Job Position: Dietician, Orthopedic, Neuropathy Doctor, MD Medical Consultant etc.
2 – BBA in Sports Management:
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in Any Stream
Course Duration: 3-year full-time undergraduate program
Course Fee: INR 3 Lakhs
Selection Process: Based on the merit of Class 12th
Best Colleges:
- Christ College of Science and Management, Karnataka
- National Academy of Sports Management, Mumbai
- Weblord Institute of Sports Management, Palghar
- International Institute of Sports Management, Maharashtra
Course Package Amount: INR 2, 00,000 to INR 6, 00,000
Specialization: Sports Franchise Operations, Sports Franchise Management, Sports Broadcasting, Event Management Organization
Top Job Profiles: Sports Marketing Manager, PR Manager, HR Manager, Marketing Specialist, Sports Event Financial Manager
3 – BSc. in Sports Nutrition/Diploma in Sports Nutrition:
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Course Duration: 3-year full-time undergraduate program. In some of the colleges, it is 4 years program, 6 months inclusive of compulsory internship and project, also 1-year certificate program is available
- Course Fee: INR 20,000 to INR 3 Lakhs
- Selection Process: Merit-based Counseling process
- Best Colleges:
- Manipal School of Allied Health Science (B.Sc in Sports and Nutrition)
- Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science (Certificate course in Sports and Fitness Nutrition)
- IIS Unversity – International College for Girls (B.Sc – Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Course Package Amount: INR 2, 00,000 to INR 6, 00,000
- Specialization: Sports Nutritional Supplements, Sports Diet, Healthy Lifestyle Maintenance
- Top Job Profiles: Sports Nutritionist, Sports Dietician, Sportsmen Health Consultant in National and International Sports Board
4 -Diploma course in Sports Coaching:
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum requirement is 10+2
- Course Duration: 1 year
- Course Fee: INR 75,000 to INR 3 Lakhs
- Selection Process: Merit-based Counseling process
- Best Colleges:
- Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala
- Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
- National Academy of Sports Management, Malad West, Mumbai
- Course Package Amount: INR 3, 00,000
- Specialization: Instructional strategies for Sports and Games, Athletic Training and Assessment, Media and Public Relations for Sports, Sports Law and Risk Management in Sports
- Top Job Profiles: Performance Analyst, Schools Activity Coordinators Strength & Conditioning Instructors Sports Coaching, Sports Development Officers
5 – Diploma in Sports Communication:
- Eligibility Criteria: Minimum requirement is 10+2 Course Duration: 1 yearCourse Fee: INR 75,000 to INR 3 LakhsSelection Process: Merit-based Counseling processBest Colleges:
- Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala
- Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
- National Academy of Sports Management, Malad West, Mumbai
- Course Package Amount: INR 3, 00,000
- Specialization: Instructional strategies for Sports and Games, Athletic Training and Assessment, Media and Public Relations for Sports, Sports Law and Risk Management in Sports
- Top Job Profiles: Performance Analyst, Schools Activity Coordinators Strength & Conditioning Instructors Sports Coaching, Sports Development OfficersSports bring true enthusiasm to jaded lives. Some are lucky that they get the change to reflect their athletic talent on an international platform. While others follow their dream indirectly by opting Sports related courses and marking their names in alternate Sports fields. I hope, this blog will help you pursue your athletic goals in the right direction.