Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies)

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

• A good Bachelor’s degree, preferably with strong honours, in exercise and sport studies or a related field;
  or
  A 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;
  or
  A relevant NTU FlexiMasters with good grades.
• Professional experience that commensurate with the programme's content and outcomes.
• Interviews may be conducted to determine applicant’s suitability for the programme.

See detailed requirements for competency in English Language here.

There is generally only one intake for this programme, in January. You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in May/June to confirm if the programme will be open for application at any particular intake.

Applicants who are currently working with sponsors, donors or financial institutions to fund their studies, are encouraged to submit their applications early to NIE so as not to miss out on our application period.

Applications are to be made online. Click here to sign up for an ISAAC (Integrated Student and Academic Administration System) account to apply with us. For those with an existing account, login to apply.

More information on application details can be found  here.

The programme offers two options.

1) Coursework Only Route

Students who choose this route must complete the following courses:

One core course (4AUs)
MES900 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Studies

Six specialisation courses of 4AUs (24AUs)
Other than the core and specialisation courses, you may select one open elective course offered across all NIE Master Degree programmes, including Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies).

One integrative research project course (2AUs)
MES901 Integrative Project

A total of 30AUs is required to graduate.

2) Coursework with Dissertation Route

Students who choose this route must complete the following courses:

One core course (4AUs)
MES900 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Studies

Five specialisation courses of 4AUs (20AUs)
Other than the core and specialisation courses, you may select one open elective course offered across all NIE Master Degree programmes, including Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies).

Dissertation (6AUs)
Students will have to write a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words.

A total of 30AUs is required to graduate.

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:

Core Course

• MES900 Research Methods in Exercise and Sport Studies

• MES901 Integrative Project

• MES902 Adapted Physical Activity and Sports
• MES903 Applied Sport Psychology - Interventions and Evaluation
• MES904 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
• MES905 Effective Coaching: From Theory to Practice
• MES906 Exercise Physiology
• MES907 Managing Sport Organisations in Singapore
• MES908 Mentoring for Physical Educators and Sports Practitioners
• MES909 Motor Behaviour
• MES910 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
• MES911 Psychology of Physical Activity
• MES912 Sports Injuries - Understanding, Prevention and Management
• MES913 The Culture of Sport
• MES914 Trends and Issues in Physical Education and Sport
• MES915 Sport, Leisure and Recreation Management
• MES916 Strategic Management for Sport
• MES917 Marketing Management in Sport and Entertainment

Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) full course listing and description

Please note that Specialisation Courses are offered on a 2-year rotation basis. Hence not all Specialisation Courses are available for selection to every intake. Please email  Dr Yap Heng Yeow, the Programme Leader to enquire about specific course offerings.

Important note for matriculated students: 
Please refer to the ISAAC system for the programme structure relevant to your intake during Course Registration or contact your programme leader, Dr Yap Heng Yeow, for clarification.

For tuition fees, please click here.

In line with SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) initiative, some of the courses in this programme can be taken as standalone modular graduate courses and may be stacked to qualify for an NTU FlexiMasters Certificate and, where appropriate, even an NTU Master’s degree. For more information, please click here. 

For more information about scholarships, please click here.

For programme-related matters, please consult the programme leader, Dr Yap Heng Yeow for more information.