Bachelor of Science in Sport Science & Management

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SSM is the only undergraduate programme offered by a local tertiary institute that provides academic and professional pathways to sport-related careers.

Why choose SSM?

Close Ties with Industry Partners:
Get real-world knowledge and hands-on training experiences that will help shape your success in your future career.

Broad-based Education:
Benefit from a multidisciplinary programme that will open up many exciting career pathways in sport.

Internship opportunities:
A wide range of internship opportunities with major sport-related employers in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

Prospective students need to meet certain requirements for a successful application into the SSM programme. Admission interviews are conducted on a selective basis and non-academic achievements will also be considered. Athletes may wish to apply for admission into the programme through the University's  Aptitude-Based Admissions (ABA) scheme.

Read more on the most Frequently Asked Questions about the SSM programme.

 

Application Group Requirements
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level

H1 level pass in Mathematics or
GCE 'O' level equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics

Diploma awarded by a local Polytechnic in Singapore

A Polytechnic Diploma (regardless of specialisation) from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic
GCE 'O' level in Additional Mathematics preferred. Those who do not meet the Math requirement but show potential may be called up for interviews and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates from certain diploma programmes from Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports and Health are considered for direct entry admissions into the second year of the SSM programme.

Singapore Sports School Diploma Programmes International Baccalaureate Diploma
Diploma in Business (DBIZ)
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)
 
Student-athletes are encouraged to apply for Aptitude-Based Admissions (APA); an admission scheme for applicants with exceptional talents and/or outstanding achievements beyond schools’ co-curricular activities, subject to a minimum level of academic competence.
International Baccalaureate Mathematics at standard level
NUS High School Diploma Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics
International Qualification Completed at least 12 years of general education
Additional Mathematics at Junior High School level / Mathematics at IB standard level

 

Find out more about application dates, admission procedures and fees at the Apply to NTU website.

This is a full-time four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport Science & Management programme.

For students admitted from AY2024:

The first year of the SSM undergraduate programme is common in that all students enrol for the same Core Courses.

Starting from the second year, students will transition into a specialised pathway to delve deeper into their chosen area of focus:

  • High-Performance Sport
  • Health and Fitness
  • Sport Management

For students admitted AY2023 and before:

The first and second year of the SSM undergraduate programme is common in that all students enrol for the same Core Courses.

Specialisation begins in the third year and continues throughout the fourth year where students elect to undertake courses with a concentrate in sport science or sport management.

For list of SSM course descriptors, please click here. 

Sport Safety

Sport Safety is crucial for all students participating in sport electives offered by the Sport Science & Management programme. For more details, please click here.

SSM graduates can find opportunities in industries such as:

Sport Science:

  • Adapted Physical Activity
  • Coaching and Performance Analysis
  • Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation
  • Health Promotion
  • Physical Education
  • Sport Injury Management and Rehabilitation
  • Sport Science Support
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Workplace Health and Safety

 

Sport Management:

  • Human Resource Management in Sport
  • Management of Sport Organisation
  • Public Relations in Sport
  • Sport Analytics
  • Sport Broadcasting and Journalism
  • Sport Event Management
  • Sport Facility Management
  • Sport Marketing and Sales
  • Sport Research and Business
  • Sport Sponsorship and Advertising
  • Sport Tourism

Students who welcome a rigorous multi-disciplinary programme that complements and bridges NTU’s core disciplines while adding breadth to their academic experience may indicate their desire to be considered for the NTU-USP. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to the latter stages of the application process. Scholars remain in their home programme, while concurrently pursuing NTU–USP courses and activities that aim to provide opportunities to explore many disciplines outside their own domain of study.

Students who are admitted to NTU-USP are required to take four core courses and select five elective courses of their interest from two academic categories.

Core courses will be read in the student’s first two semesters at NIE NTU, Singapore, while elective courses can be read throughout the student’s length of study.

Find out more about the NTU-USP programme here. 

 

Athlete Support Framework

In adopting the following guiding principles of the Athlete Friendly Education Scheme set out by the Singapore Sports Institute (SSI), the SSM endeavours to provide student-athletes an environment to balance both their academic and sporting pursuits.

 

Aptitude-based Admissions by virtue of sports achievements:

In addition to academic performance, national athletes may wish to apply for admission into the programme through the University's Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA) scheme.

 

Flexible study options:

  • Student-athletes may choose to extend their candidature in the programme up to 6 years (instead of 4 years).
  • A customised academic load per semester could be negotiated with the school coordinator based on the student-athlete's training and competition schedule.
  • Support for leave of absence during term time for training camps and competitions.
  • Provision of alternative arrangements for final examinations within a week before the actual examination dates due to training camps and major competitions, with early notifications to the school.
  • Provision of alternative deadlines for assessments due to training camps and competitions.
  • Provision of any other academic support (study materials, course consultation, etc.) where necessary.

 

Overseas tournament subsidy:

Financial support up to S$2,000 for outbound student-athletes representing NTU at high level tournaments (e.g. World University Championships). The subsidy does not apply to local tournaments or any other non-university organised competitions.

The minor in Sport Science & Management is open to all students in NTU except students from the Sport Science & Management programme.

With the expanding interest in sport comes a need to provide sport science support services to athletes, teams, coaches and managers to improve success rates. Along with the investment in elite sport is the national need to maintain fitness of a conscript army, prevent obesity in our children and improve the health and activity of an aging population subject to chronic diseases associated with physical inactivity.

Students must complete five Sport Science & Management courses from the list of courses stated below and attain at least 15 AUs (5 courses) registered under 'BDE/UE' to file for Minor in Sport Science & Management.

 

SS5601 - HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (3 AU)   

SS5605 - PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT & EXERCISE (3 AU)

SS5607 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORT BIOMECHANICS (3 AU)

SS5608 - SPORT COACHING: FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING (3 AU)

SS5611 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN LIFE COURSE WELLNESS (3 AU)*

SS5612 - FOUNDATIONS OF MOTOR BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING (3 AU)*

 

*offering in AY2025-2026

Course vacancies are limited, and each course is offered once per academic year during its designated semester.

 

For Sport Science & Management Students:

SSM students are free to pursue other minors of their interest with other schools in NTU to broaden their horizons.

For a list of minors offered, please click here.