Overview
An interdisciplinary field that explores the complex nature of human movement and how the body responds to acute and chronic physical exertion from fitness training and, recreational and professional sports. Exercise science encompasses disciplines of exercise and sport physiology, movement analysis, training and conditioning and, sport and exercise psychology. Sport Science is a sub-discipline that explores the factors influencing sports performance and strategies to improve it. There is a growing demand for exercise and sports scientists around the globe.
ADMISSION:
• A degree in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise, and Sports Science or equivalent
• Selection of students will be based on the marks obtained in the degree examination
• An interview will be conducted to assess aptitude towards sports
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CORE CONTENTS OF THE PROGRAM
• Two-year program (4 semesters) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education
• Exercise and Sports Physiology (theory and practicum)
• Movement Analysis (theory and practicum)
• Training and Conditioning (theory and practicum)
• Nutrition and Human Performance
• Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Internship
• Dissertation
COURSE OUTCOMES:
On completion, graduates will have competence in performing the following
• Physiological performance assessment for athletes, normally healthy and people with controlled disease
• Movement/Biomechanical analysis of various sports
• Training and conditioning athletes
• Manage a fitness/wellness facility
SCOPE OF WORK:
Graduates on completion will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work in Sports medicine centers, professional sports organizations, corporate fitness/wellness industries, and occupational health as
• Exercise and Sports Physiologists
• Movement Analysts/Biomechanists
• Trainers/ Health Fitness Specialists/ Exercise Specialists
• Sports Science Administrators and Faculty
• Scientists involved in research pertaining to health and human performance in sports.
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Mar 15 25
Mar ' 25
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Facilties
Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in procedures
Innovative Center
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research
Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience
Sports & Fitness
Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
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