Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fitnesstraining

Turn your passion for fitness into a career and start your dual study programme in Fitness Training (BA) in partnership with the German University for Prevention and Health Management (DHfPG).

More information about the dual study programme: BA Fitnesstraining

Throughout your studies, you’ll gain valuable practical experience right from the start at our international ROBINSON Clubs. You’ll work directly with guests, lead fitness and group fitness sessions, and gradually develop into a qualified fitness professional with an academic degree. Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll take on roles of responsibility within the WellFit Aktiv® division and lay the foundations for your future career at ROBINSON.

What can you expect?

You will complete your dual study programme over 7 semesters (42 months). During this time, you will combine academic study with intensive practical experience in our clubs worldwide:

  • Training and supervising guests in the fitness area
  • Planning and delivering group fitness classes
  • Fundamentals of exercise science and sports medicine
  • Nutrition, health promotion and coaching
  • Business management and marketing

You can also look forward to:

  • Training and professional development in fitness and group fitness
  • ROBINlife activities and insights into other areas of the club
  • Personal development in an international working environment
  • Practical experience through placements at various ROBINSON destinations
  • Communication, service quality and guest care

 

Where will my dual study programme take place?

You will undertake the ‘Fitness Trainer’ dual study programme at ROBINSON Club facilities in collaboration with the DHfPG over a period of 7 semesters. The theoretical part is delivered exclusively via online modules.

Would you like to apply?

We are now accepting applications for the programme starting on 16 March 2027. Simply apply via the ‘Apply now’ button on our online portal. The application deadline is 20 November 2026.

As a future dual student, we expect you to bring enthusiasm and the following:

  • General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur)
  • A passion for fitness and group fitness
  • Enjoyment of interacting with people and guests
  • Motivation to learn new things and take on responsibility
  • Openness to other cultures and international experiences
  • Willingness to live and work abroad

 

Nice to have, but not essential:

  • Initial experience in the fitness, sport or health sector
  • Training licences or group fitness certificates

In short – here’s what you can expect as an dual student at ROBINSON:

  • State-recognised Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)
  • A high proportion of practical training directly at ROBINSON Clubs
  • International placement opportunities
  • Personal support throughout your studies
  • Career development opportunities within the WellFit Aktiv® programme
  • Working where others go on holiday

Your benefits at the club:

  • Work abroad – global placements in our clubs
  • Accommodation in staff quarters and full board in the guest restaurant during practical placements
  • Free use of club facilities, such as tennis courts or the gym
  • Discounts on activities offered at the club
  • Travel costs to and from the club covered
  • And much more...

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Our training partner

Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement

State-recognised private university

The DHfPG is an accredited private university specialising in dual Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in the fields of sports and exercise therapy, sports and health informatics, fitness management, sports economics, health management, fitness training and nutritional counselling, as well as prevention and health management.

You would like to apply?

Please upload your application documents for the start of the degree programme on 16 March 2027 via our online form. To do so, click the red ‘Apply now’ button. The application deadline for the 2027 intake is 20 November 2026

We require the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation
  • CV
  • University entrance qualification certificate

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: jobs@~@robinson.com