Exercise Science and Physical Education, MSc

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	3 semester	find out	find out	find out

Provide the student with an advance working knowledge in the physical education, and exercise science;

Help all students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and appreciations in organizing and scheduling physical activity for lifespan;

Create an academic environment conducive to learning new methodologies, techniques and concepts;

Cultivate analytical skills and critical thinking;

Promote ethical conduct of practice and research;

Provide specialized knowledge and extensive expertise in the areas of study.

The specific objectives of this program are to prepare the graduates in order to be able to:

Become physical education teachers and physical education specialists;

Conduct and disseminate educational research;

Provide leadership in sport pedagogy;

Understand health and wellness programming based upon the ability to assess need, and to design, implement, and evaluate a program;

Assess health status, conduct fitness testing, and prescribe and administer exercise programs for individual and group programs across the lifespan;

Develop programs that are goal-oriented and meet the needs of broad populations;

Succeed in an ever growing, demanding and highly competitive professional world in sports, physical activity, and health promotion;

Develop critical thinking skills that will enable success in graduate school and beyond;

Carry out research on advanced topics in exercise science, and health.

Career Prospects

Graduating students from the Master's program can be employed in the following sectors:

Primary/Secondary physical education teaching;
Instructing (e.g. academies, schools, colleges, universities, after school programs);
Recreation centers;
Rehabilitation centers (working on exercise training programs)
Sport teams;
Consulting individuals or teams (professional and amateur) with regards to advanced peak performance and improving physical fitness;
Coordinating, administrating and/or organizing programs in the public/private sector with regards to the:
Advancement of health and physical activity
Lifelong exercise and health lifestyle
Organizing and/or managing:
Group/Personal programs in gyms
Athletic establishments
Health, recreation and fitness centers
Continuing research in physical education and health promotion.

Access to Further Studies

After completion of M.Sc program and broaden their academic skills students can pursue doctoral studies.