Exercise and Sports Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex nature of human movement and how the body responds to acute and chronic physical exertion such as general fitness regimens, recreational activities and elite sports. Exercise science encompasses many disciplines like exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training and injury prevention.

Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences is committed to preparing its students to take up leadership roles in various fields pertaining to health and human performance. The department look forward to providing students with an exceptional environment to hone and develop their skills. The multi-disciplinary environment at Manipal Academy of Higher Education with the presence of supporting departments like Nutrition, Psychology, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Physical education and School of Management offers an unparalleled platform for exercise and sports science to be taught.

Mission statement:

To provide education that would enhance health, quality of life and sports performance by discovering and applying the knowledge pertaining to human movement.

Career Opportunities

• Exercise and Sport Physiologist
• Movement analysts/ biomechanists
• Trainers / health fitness specialist / exercise specialist
• Sports science administrators and faculty
• Scientists involved in research pertaining to health and human performance

The Department of Exercise and Sports Science, MCHP Manipal offers the following programs:

BSc Exercise and Sports Sciences

Duration: 3 (+1) years/6 (+2) semesters 

Three years full-time program offering 20 credits each for six semesters, followed by an option to pursue an Honours degree based on certain criteria. Students will be posted at the Center for Sport Sciences, Medicine and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education during the final year. This will provide hands-on experience in sports performance and analysis.

Course outline

MSc Exercise and Sports Sciences

Duration: 2 years/ 4 Semesters

Two years (four semesters) full-time program offering 40 credits each year. Students will have an opportunity to do an internship at the Center for Sport Sciences, Medicine and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and will complete mentored research work in the last semester.

Course outline

BSc Exercise and Sports Sciences

MSc Exercise and Sports Sciences

The Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences has a well-equipped Lab.