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Find out more about a degree in Sport Science and Management at the Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeTRANSCRIPT
SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENTwww.ssm.ntu.edu.sg
CONTENTS
05 Head’s Message
06 An Introduction To Sport Science and Management
07 FacultyMembers
08 CurriculumStructure
10 SSMCourses
13 StudentLife
14 Scholarships
16 GlobalExposure
18 AdmissionsCriteria
19 DirectEntry&AdvancedStanding
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AMessageFromHEADOFPHYSICALEDUCATION&SPORTSSCIENCE,PROGRAMMEDIRECTOROFSPORTSCIENCE&MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATEPROFESSORGOvINDASAMYBALASEkARAN
With Singapore’s burgeoning sport industry, there is a critical need for qualified sport
professionals who possess the right expertise coupled with the necessary soft skills and
competencies to meet the needs of the sport industry.
The SSM programme is the sole degree programme offered by a national university in
Singapore that offers undergraduates academic and professional pathways to sport-
related careers. The four-year direct honours programme imbues knowledge in areas
such as physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, psychology, sport management and
coaching, to help develop pertinent skills for engagement in the sport industry.
The SSM programme has state-of-the-art sport science laboratories as well as other
facilities at NIE and NTU, and is taught by well-qualified academic staff and part-time
lecturers who will motivate and add value to the learning experiences of our students
while they enjoy the journey of educating the youths of the future. SSM provides a holistic
and unparalleled learning experience that equips students academically with the relevant
knowledge as well as inculcating sound moral values. In addition, the SSM students are
provided with relevant research and industry experience via the academic project
and the internship programme as part of the requirement of the programme.
We are confident that this programme will establish the abilities and
potential of our youths and we look forward to you joining the SSM
programme in Nanyang Technological University.
With Singapore poised to become a centre for sport
development and innovation within the region, there is an
increasing need for qualified sport professionals who are well
equipped in the study of sport management and possess the
necessary soft skills to help develop human resources in the
area of exercise and sport science.
“We need a steady supply of manpower with the right
skill sets and competencies to address the needs of the
sports industry. We have identified sport science and sport
management as critical areas where we need to expand
our capabilities in human capital. Thus, NTU’s launch
of the sport degree with specialisation in these fields is
well-aligned with the advancement in Singapore sports.”
- Mr Oon Jin Teik, CEO of the Singapore Sports Council, 2009
The Sport Science and Management (SSM) programme is
the sole degree programme offered by a national university
in Singapore that offers undergraduates academic and
professional pathways to sport-related careers. The four-year
direct honours programme imbues knowledge in areas such as
physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, psychology, sport
management and coaching, to help develop pertinent skills for
engagement in the sport industry.
Specifically conceptualised with the objective to train qualified
sports professionals, SSM undergraduates are provided with
relevant research and appropriate industry experience via
the academic project and the internship programme during
their studies. They will also benefit from a rich undergraduate
experience with an academic broadening component chosen
from amongst arts, humanities & social sciences, science,
technology and society, business and management and
liberal studies.
Outstanding undergraduates have opportunities to spend
up to six months at overseas universities as part of an
exchange experience. Overseas expedition stints organised
in collaboration with industry partners also allow
undergraduates opportunities for personal growth, team and
leadership development.
With state-of-the-art sport science laboratories as well as other
facilities at NTU, and taught by well-qualified academic staff,
SSM provides a holistic and unparalleled learning experience
that prepares students for exciting careers in the sport industry.
“The Sport Science and Management Degree is distinctive
and different since there are apparently only a few that are
equivalent in substance and language in the Asia Pacific
Region. The degree is multidisciplinary, broad-based and
‘Asianised’ in context and leverages on the unique strengths
and character of expertise that is available in Physical
Education and Sports Science.” - Professor John Lyle, Visiting
Professor, Professor in Coach Education at Leeds Metropolitan
University, UK
An Introduction ToSPORTSCIENCE&MANAGEMENT
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SSM students can look forward to career paths ranging from sports administrators, event managers, writers and marketers, to sport scientists, trainers and coaches, all of which are in increasing demand because of the burgeoning sport and leisure industry, as well as Singapore’s increasing importance in the capacity of sport hostmanship in the region.
Career Prospects
“Journeying through the Sport Science & Management programme was the zenith of my student experience. It was a heartfelt privilege earning honour as Valedictorian for my class and receiving the Sport Science & Management Gold Medal. The program is unparalleled for its coverage of broad biophysical and sociocultural sub-disciplines in exercise science, physical education and notably, for its close-knit student populace and student-centred teaching faculty; such close interaction between students and faculty is unprecedented in other courses. I owe this memorable undergraduate journey to my genuine neighbourly contemporaries and seniors, as well as to the mentor-worthy professors in the programme.”
M o k Z h e n Yo n g A l e xa n d e rR e s e a r c h S c h o l a rA * S TA R - S i n g a p o r e I n s t i t u t e f o r C l i n i ca l S c i e n ce s
“My four-year experience in NTU has been truly inspirational and positively influential in shaping my future. I was provided with access beyond excellent academic infrastructures but also had opportunities to explore my own interests through various student activities, to experience other cultures through an exchange programme, and to develop interpersonal skills when living on campus. The SSM programme has imparted in me key knowledge and skills through its nurturing and well-respected academics, state-of-the-art facilities and resources to learn both locally and overseas. I could not feel more ready to be part of the blooming sport industry.”
D y l a n M a h H o n S e nM a r ke t i n g A s s i s t a n tWo m e n’s Te n n i s A s s o c i a t i o n
“I am thankful for the opportunity to pursue my interest in Sport Science at NTU in the Sport Science and Management (SSM) programme as an award recipient of the College Scholarship. The programme greatly nurtured my interest in the various sport sciences such as Sports Physiology and Sports Biomechanics. With the guidance of caring faculty professors, my interest in sport science research grew especially during my participation in the Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus (URECA) programme and my internship stint at Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute. These valuable knowledge and practical experiences have prepared me for the workforce as I use the theory and principles of Sports Physiology to assist the physiologists in testing and improving the performances of Singapore’s elite athletes. I would like thank my course mates and faculty staff for making my journey in SSM an enriching one.
Fo o Q i z h e n P h i l d i aP h y s i o l o g y L a b o ra t o r y O f f i ce rS p o r t S i n g a p o r eS i n g a p o r e S p o r t s I n s t i t u t e
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FacultyMembersHighly experienced and established faculty members (local and international) teach in the
SSM programme. The diverse academic, cultural and sport backgrounds of the faculty offers
students in the SSM programme many opportunities to value-add to their own undergraduate
experience. Drawn from a well-qualified academic body within the Academic Group of Physical
Education and Sports Science in National Institute of Education, Singapore, the SSM faculty is a
collective of sport science and sport management researchers as well as practitioners possessing
extensive experience in their areas of expertise.
“The launch of our new Sport Science and Management degree is exciting and I am thrilled to share my experience with the upcoming young talents. I believe this new programme will open up opportunities and bring hope to the sports community including athletes, coaches, sports scientists, exercise enthusiasts and the fitness industry.”
A s s i s t a n t Pr o f e s s o r, Ve n i K o n g
“It is fantastic for me to share knowledge about sport science to the SSM students to help prepare them for an exciting career in the growing sport industry. I see a lot of relevance in the experience that they will acquire here in NTU with the expectations that industry partners may have of our students.”
A s s o c i a t e Pr o f e s s o r, C h o w J i a Yi
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In general, students are awarded 3 Academic Units (AUs) upon completion of each module (unless otherwise stated). Students must complete a minimum of 127 AUs and fulfill all programme requirements for the award of the degree.
Sport Science & Management Curriculum Overview
SSM CORE(14 courses)
UNRESTRICTEDELECTIVES(5 courses)
SSMMAJOR-PRESCRIBED
ELECTIVES(9 courses)
SSMFINAL YEAR
PROJECT
GENERAL EDUCATION(12 courses)
SSMINTERNSHIP
(22 WEEKS)
Description of AbbreviationPE – Prescr ibed E lec t ives
STS – Sc ience, Technology & Societ yBM – Business & Management
LA – L iberal Ar tsUE – Unrestr ic ted E lec t ives
The general structure of the degree is in accordance to sport science based or sport management based degrees – core components, general education components, a final year project and an internship component.
CurriculumStructure
Year of Study
Number of Academic Units (AUs)
Major RequirementsGeneral Education Requirements (GER)
TotalGER Core
GER Prescribed ElectivesUE
Core Major PE STS BM LA Any Category (STS, BM, LA)
1 18 6 7 3 34
2 21 3 1 3 3 3 34
3 3 15 4 3 3 3 6 37
4 16 3 3 22
Total 58 27 12 15 15 127
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Core Components: The first and second year of the degree is common in that all
students enrol for the same academic courses. Students will
learn the fundamentals of the science of sport including but
not limited to: Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Sport
Psychology, Sport Management and the Sociology of Sport.
Specialisation begins in the third year and continues throughout
the fourth year where students elect to undertake courses with
a concentration or focus in sport science or sport management.
Students will also have the opportunity to engage in games and
sport electives like Strength Training, Tennis and Soccer as part of
the curriculum’s core component.
General Education Requirements: Students are also required to undertake General Education
Requirement modules offered by the various schools in the
university, which will nurture them to become well-rounded
professionals with skills that can be deployed in a wide spectrum
of careers.
The courses are offered to the student with an allocated
distribution from amongst Communication, Singapore Studies
and Environmental Sustainability under the GER-Core segment
as well as a varied distribution of the student’s choice from
amongst Art, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS), Business &
Management (BM), Science, Technology & Society (STS) and
Liberal Studies (LS).
The Unrestricted Electives (UE) component allows students to
select any subjects of their own interest. They can also fulfil this
component by taking up academic minors in other schools in
the university like Business, Communication Studies, Psychology,
Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chinese Herbal Medicine and etc.
Internship: The SSM provides an opportunity to acquire valuable working
experience through an internship programme during the course of
study. Potential internship attachment partners include but are not
limited to Sport Singapore, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry
of Community, Youth and Sports, Singapore Sports School, private
sport/fitness organizations and various national sport associations.
Overseas internship opportunities are also available in
multinational sport organizations through the Work and Study
Global Immersion Programme in NTU.
Final Year Project: The completion of an academic project
in the final year of the study aims
to assist students in acquiring a
sound grounding for possible
research/practical work
in the sport industry.
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There are 2 semesters in each academic year and students typically take 5 to 6 courses per semester.
SSM Courses
Sport Science Specialisation:
Foundation:Year 1 Semester 1Core Courses (3 courses X 3 AUs = 9 AUs):
SS1001 Structural & Functional Anatomy
SS1002 Sociology of Sport I - Cultural Foundations of Sport
SS1003 Introduction to Sport Management
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 1 course X 2 AUs + 1 course X 3 AUs = 6 AUs)
Year 2 Semester 1Core Courses (4 courses X 3 AUs = 12 AUs):
SS2002 Motor Learning & Control I – Skill Acquisition
SS2003 Sport Biomechanics I – Concepts and Principles of Human Movement
SS2004 Coaching & Learning I - Foundations
SS2005 Physical Activity & Leisure for Special Populations
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(2 courses X 3 AUs = 6 AUs)
Year 2 Semester 2Core Courses (3 courses X 3 AUs = 9 AUs):
SS2001 Exercise & Sport Psychology I – Social and Psycho-logical Aspects of Sport and Exercise
SS2006 Research Methods & Design in Physical Activity & Sport
SS2007 Sport Injuries I - Introduction to Sports Injuries
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 2 courses X 3 AUs = 7 AUs)
Year 1 Semester 2Core Courses (4 courses X 3 AUs = 12 AUs):
SS1004 Introduction to Growth and Motor Development
SS1005 Heath & wellness I - Personal and Community Health
SS1006 Exercise & Sport Physiology I - Foundational Exercise Physiology
SS0101 Singapore Sport in the 21st Century
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 2 courses X 3 AUs = 7 AUs)
Year 3 Semester 1Core Courses (1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs):
SS3001 Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation
Specialisation Courses (select 3 courses X 3 AUs = 9 AUs):
SS3101 Exercise & Sport Physiology II – Advanced Exercise Physiology
SS3103 Sport Injuries II – Prevention and Management
SS3201 Sport Biomechanics II – Quantitative Biomechanics
SS3301 Exercise & Sport Psychology II – Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
SS3303 Coaching & Learning II – Theory and Practice (Team and Individual)
SS3401 Motor Learning & Control II – Motor Control in Human Performance
SS3501 Sociology of Sport II – Sport in Society
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 2 courses X 3 AUs = 7 AUs)
Year 3 Semester 2Specialisation Courses (select 2 courses X 3 AUs = 6 AUs):
SS3102 Exercise & Sport Physiology III - Applied Exercise Physiology
SS3104 Health & Wellness II - Current Trends in Health & Wellness
SS3202 Sport Biomechanics III - Analytical Biomechanics
SS3302 Exercise & Sport Psychology III - Sport Psychology in Theory, Practice & Research
SS3304 Coaching & Learning III - Concepts, Models, Recent Developments
SS3402 Motor Learning & Control III - Neuromuscular Basis of Human Movement
SS3403 Adapted Physical Activity & Recreation
SS3502 Sociology of Sport III - Social History in Sport
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 1 course X 2 AUs + 3 courses X 3 AUs = 12 AUs)
Students are required to fulfil at least 6 courses from their chosen specialisation through third and fourth year in their preferred choice combinations. However, the following progression is recommended.
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Year 4 Semester 1Core Courses (1 course X 10 AUs = 10 AUs):
SS4001 Internship
Year 4 Semester 2Core Courses (1 course X 6 AUs = 6 AUs):
SS4002 Academic/ Final Year Project
Specialisation Courses (choose 1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs):
SS4104 Health & wellness III - Nexus between Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness
SS4401 Lifespan Motor Development
SS4402 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity & Sport
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives (1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs)
Sport Management Specialisation:
Year 3 Semester 1Core Courses (1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs)
SS3001 Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation
Specialisation Courses (select 3 courses X 3 AUs = 9 AUs):
SS3301 Exercise & Sport Psychology II – Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
SS3303 Coaching & Learning II – Theory and Practice(Team and Individual)
SS3501 Sociology of Sport II – Sport in Society
SS3601 Sport Marketing & Sponsorship
SS3602 Event & Facilities Management
SS3603 Human Resource Management in Sport
SS3604 Legal Aspects in Sport
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 2 courses X 3 AUs = 7 AUs)
Year 4 Semester 1Core Courses (1 course X 10 AUs = 10 AUs):
SS4001 Internship
Year 3 Semester 2Specialisation Courses (select 2 courses X 3 AUs = 6 AUs):
SS3104 Health & Wellness II - Current Trends in Health& Wellness
SS3302 Exercise & Sport Psychology III - Sport Psychology in Theory, Practice & Research
SS3304 Coaching & Learning III - Concepts, Models, Recent Developments
SS3403 Adapted Physical Activity & Recreation
SS3502 Sociology of Sport III - Social History in Sport
SS3605 Management of Sport Organisations
SS3606 Finance & Business in Sport
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives(1 course X 1 AU + 1 course X 2 AUs + 3 courses X 3 AUs = 12 AUs)
Year 4 Semester 2Core Courses (1 course X 6 AUs = 6 AUs):
SS4002 Final Year Project
Specialisation Courses (select 1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs):
SS4104 Health & Wellness III – Nexus between Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness
SS4402 Leadership & Instruction in Physical Activity& Sport
SS4601 Leisure & Recreation Management
SS4602 Quality Management in Sport
General Education Requirements/Unrestricted Electives/SSM Major-Prescribed Electives (1 course X 3 AUs = 3 AUs)
Students are required to fulfil at least 6 courses from their chosen specialisation through third and fourth year in their preferred choice combinations. However, the following progression is recommended.
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Housed in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at National institute of Education, the SSM is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory based equipment optimally used for sport research purposes.
StudentLife
• Psychomotor Lab
• Exercise Physiology Lab
• Biomechanics Lab
• Biochemistry Lab
• Human Anatomy Lab
• Computer Lab
• Motivational Lab
Outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a 25m teaching pool, an Olympic-sized hockey pitch as well as an air-conditioned indoor sports hall and gymnasium amongst others encourages student engagement in campus life.
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In recognition of academic excellence and leadership potential, NTU offers a variety of scholarships to new and existing students pursuing their full-time undergraduate studies in NTU. Scholarships are generally awarded to students based on academic merit and good co-curricular records.
Scholarships specially administered for SSM students include:
Find out more about scholarships offered by NTU at:
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/S cholarships.aspx
Scholarships
EW Barker Scholarship The EW Barker Scholarship is a flagship award specially administered for SSM students. It aims to nurture talented and committed individuals in the pursuit of undergraduate study in the area of sport management and sport and exercise science. This scholarship provides S$8,000 per annum to each successful scholar to support the cost of undertaking the SSM degree programme.
“I think the biggest difference in the SSM programme from other courses is the burning passion in sports that brings everyone together. This fostered a close relationship between lecturers and students which facilitated learning greatly. I am very grateful to the SSM for providing me with opportunities to participate in international immersion programmes and conferences which has given me a global perspective of the sport industry.”
L i m M i n g H a n , E W B a r ke r S c h o l a r
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Get exposed to different learning environments and widen your horizons through the International Student Exchange Programme (INSTEP) with reputed overseas universities. Overseas stints allow students the opportunity for personal growth, team and leadership development. These experiences also inculcate global perspectives in their area of specialty.
Crystal Wee (pictured left) spent six months at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom.
Hull is a quiet city in the eastern part of UK. The lifestyle is laid-back compared to an urban city like Singapore and hence I had some difficulty adjusting to the short working and opening hours of most facilities there. Culturally, it was a very good experience as I had the opportunity to travel around often and meet many different people.
I was very motivated to read up on my modules during my free time whilst in Hull. I studied while travelling, especially on long train rides and it made me realise that I actually have plenty of time to do the same in Singapore, if I put my mind to it. Hence, I will attempt to apply this new, important skill upon returning to NTU.
The exchange also gave me time to reflect on why I am studying Sport Science and Management and I think this is important as everyone needs to appreciate the reasons why they are doing something. I am glad that I went for this exchange programme.
Elaine Teo (pictured below) spent six months at the San Diego State University in the United States.
It is really easy to adapt to the lifestyle in San Diego. The weather is really good, as it does not go to extremes. The people are really welcoming and accepting.
I managed to take modules in sport as well as modules outside of my faculty, one of which includes learning the Hebrew language. A particularly great experience for me was hopping on a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico with a local community from All Peoples Church (APC), many of which I still keep in contact with through Skype and Facebook.
The pace of life in San Diego is a lot slower, and you have time to take in all that is around you. For me personally, it helped me become a lot more positive and realise that there is much more to life than academics and achievements.
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Prospective students need to meet certain requirements for a successful application into the SSM programme.
Admissions Criteria
Lo c al GCE ‘A’ level Holders:• H1levelpassinMathematicsor• GCE‘O’levelorequivalentpassinAdditionalMathematics.
Lo c al Polytechnic D iploma Holders:• A polytechnic diploma (regardless of specialization) from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic.
• GCEO-LevelinAdditionalMathematics preferred. Those who do not meet the Maths requirement but can show potential may be called up for interviews and considered on a case-by-case basis.
Singap ore Sp or ts S cho ol & Auck land Universit y of Technolo gy (NZ) D iploma Holders:• AdiplomainSportsManagement&ExerciseScience.
I nternational B acc alaureate D iploma Holders: • MathematicsatStandardLevel.
NUS H igh S cho ol D iploma Holders: • MajorCAPof2.0inMathematics.
I nternational Q ualif ic ations:• Completedatleast12yearsofgeneraleducation.
• Additional Mathematics at Junior High School level/Mathematics at IB Standard level.
Admissions interviews are conducted on a selective basis and non academic achievements will also be considered. After completing the general NTU online application, applicants are encouraged to send in any supporting documents of their sports background or involvement in community and humanitarian projects to:
O ffice of Admissions & Financial Aid
Nanyang Technolo gic al Universit y
Student S er vices Centre, Level 2
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singap ore 639815
Find out more about NTU undergraduate admiss ions and fees at
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions
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DirectEntry&AdvancedStandingStudents with a relevant diploma in Sports, Health & Leisure from Republic Polytechnic, Singapore may be considered for direct entry into second year of the SSM programme. Students must have graduated with merit and will be considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis upon application for admissions into the SSM programme.
Students who do not qualify for direct entry but hold relevant diplomas in sport-related fields may be considered for advanced standing. Course exemptions of up to 12 AUs (4 courses) will be granted upon passing respective qualifying tests, assessed by relevant SSM faculty. Students must have previously embarked on a similarcourseandhaveobtainedaminimumgradeof‘C’to be eligible to undertake the qualifying test.
Sport Science and Management
Physical Education & Sports Science
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616
Tel: (65) 6790 3719
Fax: (65) 6896 9260
Email: [email protected]
www.ssm.ntu.edu.sg
For more information, contact: