Programmes
Bsc in Sport Science
Program Code
BSC SPSLevel
undergraduateDuration
4 yearsOffered as
Generic
Program Description
The need for the programme is motivated by five critical factors:
(1) dwindling standards of sports industry in Malawi
(2) socio-political changes at local and global levels towards seeking varied ways of addressing modern challenges through sports industry;
(3) need to align sports industry with sustainable socio-economic development;
(4) need to qualitatively and quantitatively respond to the demand for highly skilled and qualified human capital in sports sciences sector, and
(5) need to fill in the gap about information on sports medicine, nutrition, physiology and anatomy.
(1) dwindling standards of sports industry in Malawi
(2) socio-political changes at local and global levels towards seeking varied ways of addressing modern challenges through sports industry;
(3) need to align sports industry with sustainable socio-economic development;
(4) need to qualitatively and quantitatively respond to the demand for highly skilled and qualified human capital in sports sciences sector, and
(5) need to fill in the gap about information on sports medicine, nutrition, physiology and anatomy.
Structure of the program
Sem
1
1
-General Biology
-General Chemistry I
-Mechanics & Thermal Properties of Matter
-Algebra & Trigonometry
-Language & Communication
-Introduction to Computer Application
-General Chemistry I
-Mechanics & Thermal Properties of Matter
-Algebra & Trigonometry
-Language & Communication
-Introduction to Computer Application
Sem
2
2
-Human Anatomy & Physiology I
-Chemistry II
-Electricity & Magnetism
-Vibration & Waves
-Calculus I
-Technical & Business Communication
-Computer Programming
-Chemistry II
-Electricity & Magnetism
-Vibration & Waves
-Calculus I
-Technical & Business Communication
-Computer Programming
Sem
3
3
-Ethics & Morality
-Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills
-Gymnastics
-Essential Principles in Sports Science
-Sports Integrity & Ethics
-Sports History & Olympism
-Ethics & Professionalism
-Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills
-Gymnastics
-Essential Principles in Sports Science
-Sports Integrity & Ethics
-Sports History & Olympism
-Ethics & Professionalism
Sem
4
4
-Sports Sociology
-Psychological Factors in Sports
-Individuals & Teams
-Sports Physiology
-Anatomy & Physiology
-Biomechanics of Human Movement
-Performance Analysis & Player Monitoring in Sports
-Psychological Factors in Sports
-Individuals & Teams
-Sports Physiology
-Anatomy & Physiology
-Biomechanics of Human Movement
-Performance Analysis & Player Monitoring in Sports
Sem
5
5
-Sports Nutrition
-Sports Coaching
-Sports Organisation Management
-Sports Pedagogy
-Strength & Conditioning
-Sports for People with Disabilities
-Sports Coaching
-Sports Organisation Management
-Sports Pedagogy
-Strength & Conditioning
-Sports for People with Disabilities
Sem
6
6
-Psychological Dimensions in Sports–Understanding Children’s Participation
-Indigenous Sports & Games
-Research Methods
-Biomechanics & Technology
-Entrepreneurship in Sports
-Exercise, Growth & Development
-Sports & Politics
-Indigenous Sports & Games
-Research Methods
-Biomechanics & Technology
-Entrepreneurship in Sports
-Exercise, Growth & Development
-Sports & Politics
Sem
7
7
-Sports Medicine
-Aerobics & Dance
-Advanced Studies in Sports for People with Disabilities
-Sports Psychological & Elite Athletes
-Sports & Exercise Behaviour
-Sports Coaching
-Aerobics & Dance
-Advanced Studies in Sports for People with Disabilities
-Sports Psychological & Elite Athletes
-Sports & Exercise Behaviour
-Sports Coaching
Sem
8
8
-Outdoor & Adventurous Activities
-Biomedical Implications of Exercise
-Policy & Governance in Sports
-Physiological Tests for Athletes
-Sports attachment
-Biomedical Implications of Exercise
-Policy & Governance in Sports
-Physiological Tests for Athletes
-Sports attachment
Malawians
Government Sponsored
650,000 MWK
per year
Self Sponsored
1,250,000 MWK
per year
SADC Citizen
Total Fees
450,000 USD
per year
Non-SADC Citizen
Total Fees
500,000 USD
per year
Eligibility
Required Certificates: MSCE, IGCSE, A-Level or any equivalent.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics.
B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics.
C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level:
Mathematics – Minimum B
Physics and – Minimum B
Chemistry – Minimum C
Biology – Minimum C
Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year.
A. The MSCE applicants must have CREDITS in SIX subjects including English. In addition, they should have FOUR (4) POINTS OR LESS in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics.
B. Applicants with IGSCE certificates must have a Grade C, B or A in the following subjects: English 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 4 Biology 5. Mathematics.
C. Applicants with A-Level certificates must have a C Grade in English at IGCSE Level and have the following grades for any THREE of these subjects at A-Level:
Mathematics – Minimum B
Physics and – Minimum B
Chemistry – Minimum C
Biology – Minimum C
Applicants with A-Level certificate will join in second year.