Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies)(Full-time & Part-Time)

Provided by National Institute of Education (NIE), an institute of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore


Course introduction

Introduction


The Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) programme is designed for participants with an interest in physical education, sports, fitness, health and wellness. It is structured to provide a balanced coverage of pedagogy, psychosocial, management and scientific aspects of human movement. It aims to enable professionals to upgrade their qualifications either for career advancement in schools or to qualify them to work in other sport science and management positions.

The programme aims to provide you with:

  • A greater knowledge base in human movement studies
  • A career path for the study of exercise science and sport studies
  • Leadership skills for use in the sport and fitness area
  • Research perspectives on the field of human movement studies
  • An ability to undertake research in your working environment
  • The skills of a reflective practitioner
  • A conceptual grasp of issues affecting the future of sport and physical education in Singapore



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


There are two options within this programme. You are required to either:

  • Complete 6 courses plus a dissertation (Dissertation option), or
  • Complete 7 courses plus MES901 Integrative Project (2 AU)
Other than the core and specialisation courses, you may select one open elective course offered across all NIE Master Degree programes, including Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies).

Other than the core and specialisation courses, you may select open elective courses offered across all NIE Master Degree programmes, including Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies). The offer of electives is reviewed regularly to reflect developments in education and the respective fields. You are advised to take note of the prerequisites (if any) before registering.
 



Entry Requirements


You should have:
a. A good Bachelor’s degree, preferably with strong honours, in exercise and sport studies or a related field; or
bA good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, not in exercise and sport studies, with a diploma (credit) or postgraduate diploma in exercise and sport studies (credit) or its equivalent; and
c. Professional experience that commensurate with the programme’s content and outcomes.
Interviews may be conducted to determine applicant’s suitability for the programme.

For international applicants, more information on the entry requirements can be found here. : https://www.nie.edu.sg/higher-degrees/admissions/general-entry-requirement 



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


The degree of Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) is offered on both full-time and part-time basis. The candidature period is as follows:

Full-time Minimum
1 year
Maximum
3 years
Part-time Minimum
2 years
Maximum
4 years
 
 



Fees & Funding


Our tuition fees are subject to revision on a yearly basis. More details can be found here. : https://www.nie.edu.sg/higher-degrees/admissions/fees

 

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