Department of Exercise and Sports Science
Exercise and Sports Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex nature of human movement and how the body responds to acute and chronic physical exertion, such as general fitness regimens, recreational activities, and elite sports. Exercise science encompasses many disciplines, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training, and injury prevention. The Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences is committed to preparing its students to take up leadership roles in various fields pertaining to health and human performance. The department looks forward to providing students with an exceptional environment to hone and develop their skills. The multidisciplinary environment at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, with the presence of supporting departments such as Medicine, Nutrition, Psychology, Engineering, and Management, offers an unparalleled platform for the teaching and learning of exercise and sports science
Highlights
- Interdisciplinary curriculum spanning exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training, and injury prevention.
- The Centre for Sports Science, Medicine and Research (CSSMR), the department's service delivery wing, located within MAHE's 1,40,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility, Marena — with infrastructure and personnel equipped to test and train athlete performance.
- Exercise is Medicine on Campus, a joint venture with the American College of Sports Medicine encouraging physical activity across the MAHE campus, with activities promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles for students and staff.
- A multidisciplinary environment supported by departments of Nutrition, Psychology, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Physical Education, and the School of Management.
- Undergraduate pathway to Deakin University — students with a CGPA above 8 across the first four semesters may complete their remaining four semesters at Deakin, with credits transferred and a Deakin degree awarded on completion.
- Career paths including exercise and sport physiologist, movement analyst and biomechanist, trainer, health fitness specialist and exercise specialist, sports science administrator and faculty, and researcher in health and human performance.
- A six-month Certificate Program in Fitness Training, offered in hybrid mode: online theory classes followed by 7–10 days of practical sessions, with examinations held offline at MCHP.
