Program Overview

Introduction to Manipal College of Health Professions

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training to its students, enabling them to become competent healthcare professionals.

Programs Offered

The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in allied health sciences, including:

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Cardiovascular Technology)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology)
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• Certificate Courses in Allied Health Sciences
• M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
• M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• MSc Audiology
• MSc CCIT (Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Technology)
• MSc Clinical Psychology
• MSc Echocardiography
• MSc Exercise and Sports Science
• MSc Health Informatics
• MSc Health Information Management
• MSc Medical Imaging Technology
• MSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• MSc Medical Radiation Physics
• MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• MSc Perfusion Technology
• MSc Respiratory Therapy
• MSc RRT & DT
• MSc Speech Language Pathology
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Program Details: B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science

Overview

The B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science program is 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.

Scope of Work

Graduates of this program 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

Course Structure

The program is a three-year program with six semesters at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Students have the option to pursue an honors degree if they meet the eligibility requirements. The program includes both theoretical and practical coursework.

Core Contents of the Program

The program covers:

• Exercise and Sports Physiology
• Movement Analysis
• Training and Conditioning
• Nutrition and Human Performance
• Sports and Exercise Psychology

Career Paths

The B.Sc. Exercise and Sports Science program can lead to various career paths, including:

• Exercise and Sport Physiologist
• Movement Analysts/Biomechanists
• Trainers/Fitness Specialist/Exercise Specialist
• Sports Science Administrators and Faculty
• Scientists involved in research pertaining to health and human performance

Facilities

The college provides state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Healthcare facilities for hands-on training
• Innovative Center for multi-disciplinary research
• Laboratories for practical experience
• Sports and fitness facilities, including courts and a gymnasium
• Libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
• Student housing facilities