B.Sc. Honours in Sports Science and Management Degree Programme
For whom?
G.C.E. A/L students in the streams of Arts / Biological Science / Physical Science / Commerce / Technology or any other combination (any three subjects) who have obtained the stipulated Z score set for Sports Science and Management degree programme by the University Grant Commission. Maximum number of students admitted to this course will be limited to sixty.
Career opportunities
Graduates in this field may be employed as physical education teachers, performance analysts, sports coaches, sports therapists, fitness center managers, sports administrators, strength and conditioning specialists or retail managers of a sports stores. Graduates may also be well positioned to undertake further training to become an accredited physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, clinical exercise consultant or a dietitian / nutritionist.
Course overview
The study of Sport Science and Management incorporates areas of sports physiology, training principles, strength and conditinoing, sports medicine, applied sports psychology, sports nutrition, sports biomechanics, sport management, practical knowledge of selected sports, teaching and coaching practicals etc.
Course structure
The Sports Science and Management degree is an Honours degree with full-time coursework consisting of four academic years (eight semesters). Students need to complete 120 credits of coursework / research to qualify for award of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science and Management.
Instruction and assessment
Modes of instruction and assessment of course units are varied, and are comprise a combination of coursework, continuous assessments, research reports and internship placement. Students are given the opportunity to give oral presentations as a part of formative assessment tasks and are encouraged to develop practitioner skills alongside academic skills through the use of different assessment methods.