About Exercise Science and Physical Education, MSc - at University of Nicosia
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.