Exercise Science and Physical Education (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims and Objectives for the Exercise Science and Physical Education program:


  • Provide graduates the opportunities to develop professional skills, including monitoring, analysing, evaluating and prescribing exercise interventions for optimising sports performance and improving public health status and/or cultivating modern sports pedagogy methods in PE sectors.
  • Give graduates the opportunity to develop and custom their knowledge, both practical and theoretical, to better handle complex situations in exercise science and physical education settings and in sport and it is suitable for those who may wish to combine professional activity and education.
  • Provide graduates with an advanced academic and applied knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning optimal performance in sport and exercise, health and well-being through physical activity, and modern pedagogical teaching methods skills in PE.


Career Prospects


Graduates of the program in Exercise Science and Physical Education have a wide range of skills, as well as practical/applied knowledge in real conditions. After completing their studies students work as:


  • Teachers / Physical Education teachers
  • Fitness coaches (Academies, teams, groups)
  • Personal performance advisors for athletes
  • Fitness instructors in various healt promotion and fitness settings
  • Coaching stuff in sports academies, clubs and associations
  • Sports development consultants (e.g. local government)
  • Personal trainers
  • Associates in ergometric centers
  • Research associates in research and sports promotion programs


Access to Further Studies


Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims and Objectives for the Exercise Science and Physical Education program:


  • Provide graduates the opportunities to develop professional skills, including monitoring, analysing, evaluating and prescribing exercise interventions for optimising sports performance and improving public health status and/or cultivating modern sports pedagogy methods in PE sectors.
  • Give graduates the opportunity to develop and custom their knowledge, both practical and theoretical, to better handle complex situations in exercise science and physical education settings and in sport and it is suitable for those who may wish to combine professional activity and education.
  • Provide graduates with an advanced academic and applied knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning optimal performance in sport and exercise, health and well-being through physical activity, and modern pedagogical teaching methods skills in PE.


Career Prospects


Graduates of the program in Exercise Science and Physical Education have a wide range of skills, as well as practical/applied knowledge in real conditions. After completing their studies students work as:


  • Teachers / Physical Education teachers
  • Fitness coaches (Academies, teams, groups)
  • Personal performance advisors for athletes
  • Fitness instructors in various healt promotion and fitness settings
  • Coaching stuff in sports academies, clubs and associations
  • Sports development consultants (e.g. local government)
  • Personal trainers
  • Associates in ergometric centers
  • Research associates in research and sports promotion programs


Access to Further Studies


Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

Admission Requirements

500+
6+

Admission Criteria


The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.


  • A completed application form;
  • Copies of BSc/BA degree(s) and official transcripts;
  • Academic Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or related fields in life sciences, health and exercise.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation from a person who knows the candidate.
  • Personal Statement: A letter stating the candidate’s individual skills and abilities, his / her short bio, as well as his / her expectations from the program and the way in which he / she will help him / her in his / her personal development and career development.


English Language Proficiency.


Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 500 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.0 and above. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

1.5 Years
Feb
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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