MS Sport Science

It's the scientific study of physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, and understanding the social role of sport and exercise in social policy, ethics and philosophy. Sports science is a discipline that studies how the healthy human body works during exercise, and how sports and physical activity promote health and performance from cellular to whole body perspectives. The study of sports science traditionally incorporates areas of physiology (exercise physiology), psychology (sport psychology), anatomy, biomechanics (sports biomechanics), biochemistry, and kinesiology. Sport science applies the study of science to sporting activities. The focus of sport science is to help maximise performance and endurance in preparation for events and competitions while lessening the risk of injury. Sport Science is a multi-disciplinary field concerned with the understanding and enhancement of human performance. It includes the knowledge, methods and applications of sub-disciplines of human movement studies.Sport science applies the study of science to sporting activities. The focus of sport science is to help maximise performance and endurance in preparation for events and competitions while lessening the risk of injury. It’s used to help identify strengths and weaknesses.

Core Courses

  • Ethics and Professional Practice in Sports Science
  • Sports Technology and Performance Analysis
  • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
  • Research Methods and Statistics in Sport Science
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sports Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Exercise Physiology

Eligibility Criteria

  • For admission to the M.Phil Sports Sciences & Physical Education (SSPE) course, candidates should have passed post-graduate degree in Physical Education & Sports Sciences (M.Sc./ MA/ M.PED/ M.P.E./BS 4 years (SSPE) or Sixteen (16) years of education in relevant subjects) of any University with at least second division in Master or BS with 2.00 out of 4.00 GPA recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
  • Applicants need to pass the NTS (GAT) at least 50% marks or locally prepared tests by the university with 60% marks, and interviews conducted by the department.

Scope

Sport Science has a broad and dynamic scope, encompassing the study of physical activity, athletic performance, and the relationship between health, exercise, and human physiology. As an interdisciplinary field, it integrates knowledge from physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, and medicine, which has applications in various industries. Here’s an overview of the scope and career opportunities in sport science:

  •  Sports Performance and Coaching
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
  • Sports Psychology and Mental Training
  • Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
  • Public Health and Fitness Promotion
  • Research and Academia
  • Corporate and Occupational Health
  • Sports Analytics and Technology
  • Event Management and Sports Administration
  • Elite and Professional Sports Management

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