Program Overview
Exercise Science and Physical Education
(MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Duration
1.5 Years (3 Semesters)
Qualification Awarded
Master of Science in MSc in Exercise Science and Physical Education
Level of Qualification
Master Degree (2nd Cycle)
Language of Instruction
English and Greek
Mode of Study
Full-time or Part-time
Minimum ECTS Credits
90
Profile of the Programme
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 health promotion and fitness settings
- Coaching staff 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 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.
Assessment
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Graduation Requirements
The student must complete 90 ECTS and all programme requirements.
A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:
- Provide a flexible, innovative, accessible, outward looking program with remarkable impact, in accordance with the Academic Vision Statement of the University of Nicosia.
- Develop and promote sport and exercise practitioners and modern physical educators with a critical and enquiring approach to their designated delivery setting alongside an applied proficiency with respect to professional practice and skills.
- Nurture self-directed and self-motivated sport, exercise, education and health practitioners, who through the application of advanced practical, intellectual, analytical and problem solving skills will be able to provide an advanced level of knowledge and professionalism in the exercise, sport, educational and health settings.
- Develop the research literacy of students including training in qualitative, quantitative and mixed research techniques and methodologies; promoting an ethical, evidence based approach to professional delivery of services in the sport, exercise, PE and health sectors.
Academic Path
Section: A Yποχρεωτικά Μαθήματα
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
- SPSC-501: Άσκηση, Φυσική Κατάσταση και Υγεία (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-510: Αξιολόγηση Φυσικής Κατάστασης και Συνταγογράφηση (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-515: Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας και Στατιστικής στις Επιστήμες της Άσκησης και της Φυσικής Αγωγής (10 ECTS)
Section: B Κατεύθυνση 1: Επιστήμη της Άσκησης, Φυσική Κατάσταση και Υγεία
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
- SPSC-511: Άσκηση και Χρόνιες Παθήσεις (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-513: Εφαρμοσμένη Φυσιολογία για Αθλητισμό και Απόδοση (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-550: Προχωρημένη Προπονητική της Φυσικής Κατάστασης στα Σπορ (10 ECTS)
Section: C Κατεύθυνση 2: Φυσική Αγωγή και Αθλητική Παιδαγωγική
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
- SPSC-531: Προσχολική και Πρωτοβάθμια Φυσική Αγωγή (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-541: Δευτεροβάθμια Φυσική Αγωγή (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-544: Νέες Τεχνολογίες και Αξιολόγηση στη Φυσική Αγωγή (10 ECTS)
Section: D Μαθήματα Επιλογής
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
- SPSC-512: Εφαρμοσμένη Αθλητική Διατροφή (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-514: Αθλητικές Κακώσεις (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-530: Αθλητική Ψυχολογία (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-551: Προχωρημένη Προπονητική Αποτελεσματικότητα (10 ECTS)
Section: F Ερευνητική Διατριβή
ECTS: Min. 30 Max. 30
- SPSC-595G: Ερευνητική Διατριβή (30 ECTS)
Section: E Unallocated Courses
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0
Semester Breakdown
Semester 1
- SPSC-501: Άσκηση, Φυσική Κατάσταση και Υγεία (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-510: Αξιολόγηση Φυσικής Κατάστασης και Συνταγογράφηση (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-515: Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας και Στατιστικής στις Επιστήμες της Άσκησης και της Φυσικής Αγωγής (10 ECTS)
Semester 2
- SPSC-511: Άσκηση και Χρόνιες Παθήσεις (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-513: Εφαρμοσμένη Φυσιολογία για Αθλητισμό και Απόδοση (10 ECTS)
- SPSC-550: Προχωρημένη Προπονητική της Φυσικής Κατάστασης στα Σπορ (10 ECTS)
Semester 3
- SPSC-595G: Ερευνητική Διατριβή (30 ECTS)
Faculty
- Dr George Aphamis
- Dr Christoforos Giannaki
- Professor Marios Hadjicharalambous
- Dr Dona Hileti
- Dr Elisavet Konstantinidou
- Dr Costantinos Tsouloupas
Adjunct Faculty
- Dr Nicos Angelides
- Dr Marios Christou
- Dr Andreas Costa
- Dr Szilvia Demetriou
- Dr Michalis Koutsoullis