B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Sciences at MCHP

Manipal

Transform Science into Athletic Excellence

The BSc in Exercise and Sports Science program offered at Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE prepares you to apply scientific principles to enhance athletic performance, fitness, and rehabilitation. You gain a deep grasp of exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength & conditioning, and sport psychology, combining theory with structured hands-on experiences.

You experience an academic environment enriched with high-performance labs, biomechanical assessment tools, and research opportunities. The program encourages critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and applied skills that prepare you for careers in sports performance, rehabilitation, and wellness.

Program Highlights

Multi-Disciplinary Curriculum: The BSc in Exercise and Sports Science curriculum takes up a multi-disciplinary approach through courses that include areas like exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength & conditioning, sport psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports Management and research methodology.

Elite Facilities Access: You can gain practical training in our high-performance labs, biomechanics labs, and advanced physiology equipment.

Industry Collaboration: Our industry collaborations give you opportunities to secure jobs and training from national training centres, sports academies, and clubs.

International Exposure: You will gain international exposure through guest lectures and elective guidance from global experts.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Practical Training

Participate in screening for general and athletic population, profiling, planning and implementing intervention training strategies.

Internship/Externship

Placement support with sports teams, high-performance centers and fitness centers.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Merit list released

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Admission Criteria

Merit List is based on PCB/PCM marks.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology or Mathematics, with minimum 45% aggregate in PCB or PCM.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with at least two subjects from PCB/PCM at the A Level and the third subject at the A or AS Level. You must have English at the AS Level or 5 passes in IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O Level, including English, and a minimum average Grade D in PCB or PCM.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, securing a minimum average of 4 points in PCB or PCM and an overall minimum of 24 points. You must have 3 HL and 3 SL subjects, including at least two science subjects at HL. The third science subject and English may be taken at either HL or SL, with a minimum of 3 points in each subject.

*Eligibility and admissions process are subject to change as per the guidelines issued by National Commission of Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCHAP)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Manipal Foundation – MAHE Merit Scholarships
Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

70% aggregate (as per admission criteria) in the 12th standard Board exam of the Karnataka State Board, and a certificate from Manipal Foundation confirming completion of Scholar Program in 11th and 12th standards with minimum 75% attendance

Entrance Test

MET

Scholarship on program fee

75% Fee Waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades will NOT be eligible for a scholarship for that academic year. The scholarships will be forfeited in the event of irregular attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, or bringing disrepute to the Department/Institution/University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the MF MAHE scholar leaves the course before its completion (for any reason), he/she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per the Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Elite Facilities Access: You can gain practical training in our high-performance labs, biomechanics labs, and advanced physiology equipment.

Industry Collaboration: Our industry collaborations give you opportunities to secure jobs and training from national training centres, sports academies, and clubs.

International Exposure: You will gain international exposure through guest lectures and elective guidance from global experts.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Practical Training

Participate in screening for general and athletic population, profiling, planning and implementing intervention training strategies.

Internship/Externship

Placement support with sports teams, high-performance centers and fitness centers.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Lab Work

Conduct assessments and evaluations in biomechanics, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning labs.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Interpret and analyze data obtained from laboratory and field-based assessments related to athletic performance and health.

Develop applied research skills and demonstrate proficiency in scientific data analysis and interpretation.

Apply theoretical concepts to sport-specific contexts while cultivating research competence and academic writing skills.

Utilize contemporary technologies and tools for performance monitoring, assessment, and analysis.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Merit list released

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Admission Criteria

Merit List is based on PCB/PCM marks.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Admission Criteria

Merit List is based on PCB/PCM marks.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility