Masters in Physical Education and Sports (MPES)
Master of Sports Science
Physical Education and Sports
Eligibility
A student who has passed a 3-year undergraduate degree (level 5.5, a total of 120 credits) shall be eligible for admission to 2-year Sports PG programmes.
Preference will be given to candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
However, students who have not studied requisite courses from the discipline related to the respective programmes will have to undertake the prescribed bridge course(s).
Overview
The Master of Physical Education and Sports (MPES) programme aims to develop highly skilled educators, coaches, exercise physiologists, and researchers with advanced knowledge in physical education, exercise science, and sports management. This programme emphasizes scientific training methods, research applications, and pedagogical techniques to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the sports and fitness industry. Students will gain practical experience in performance labs, biomechanics, and conditioning environments to connect theory with real-world athletic development.
The highlight of the program is structured internships, hands-on training workshops, expert talks, and discipline-specific electives in Sports-informatics.
Curriculum Structure
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Science of Sports Training
- Sports Management and Governance
- Sports Psychology and Sociology
- Research Methodology and Applied statistics
- Track and Field I
- Advance in officiating and coaching
- Game Specialization
- Transdisciplinary Project centric Learning - I
- Sports Performance Assessment
- Advance Strength and Conditioning
- Advance Strength and Conditioning – Practical
- Teaching Pedagogy, Andragogy and Curriculum Design
- Advance officiating and coaching – II
- Track and Field II
- Game Specialization
- Transdisciplinary Project centric Learning - II
- Advanced Kinesiology and Biomechanics-I
- Exercise Physiology – I
- Advance officiating and coaching – III
- Sports Anthropometry
- Track and Field – III
- Game Specialization
- Athlete care and introduction to Rehabilitation techniques
- Sports Nutrition
- Internship
- Transdisciplinary Project centric Learning - III
- Advanced Kinesiology and Biomechanics-II
- Exercise Physiology – II
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Track and Field
- Game Specialization
- Sports Forensics
- Sports Technology and Esports
- Internship
- Master Thesis
- Transdisciplinary Project centric Learning - IV
Course Highlights
- Advanced foundation in sports pedagogy and research methodology
- Training in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and sports psychology
- Hands-on sessions in performance analysis, sports biomechanics, and fitness testing
- Exposure to sports event management and leadership in education
- Integration of internships, workshops, and field-based practicums
- Access to modern laboratories and sports technology tools
- Discipline-specific elective in Sports-informatics
Career Enhancement Programs
- Research skill development workshops
- Communication and leadership training
- Advanced certifications in Fitness & Conditioning
- Interdisciplinary exposure to sports analytics and rehabilitation
- Transdisciplinary Project-centric Learning
- Internships
- Online Learning – Coursera, Swayam, NPTEL
Career Outcomes
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Physical Education Faculty / Lecturer
- Sports Scientist / Exercise Physiologist
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sports Analyst
- E- Sports Communicator and Manager
- Sports Administrator / Event Manager
- Performance Analyst / Fitness Consultant
- Research Scholar / Ph.D. Candidate in Sports Science/ Physical Education and Sports