The MS Physical Education & Sports Sciences programme is a research-oriented postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced theoretical knowledge, scientific research skills, and professional competencies in physical education and sports sciences.
The programme emphasizes:
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 |
| Course Work Minimum | 24 credit hours (08 courses) |
| Research Work / Thesis/Course Work | Minimum 06 credit hours |
| Program Duration | Minimum: 1.5 Years (3 regular Semesters) Maximum: 4 Years (8 regular Semesters) Note: If a student cannot secure an MS within the prescribed timeframe and claims an extension in duration, the university may constitute an appropriate authority to determine the causes of the delay. In the event of force majeure (i.e., delay on account of circumstances beyond the control of the student), the university may grant an extension in the period of award of the MS degree in accordance with the duration. |
| Semester Duration | 16-18 weeks for regular semesters (1-2 weeks for examination) 8-9 weeks for summer semesters (1 week for examination) |
| 1 Credit Hours (Lab/Field Work) | 1 Credit hour in laboratory or practical work requires lab/field contact of three hours per week throughout the semester. |
| At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in Physical Education or equivalent is the basic eligibility requirement for admission to the Master of Studies (MS) in Physical Education. |
| All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 40% | 30% | 30% | 100% |
Program Name: Master of Science Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Admission Fee: 28,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 10,700 | 156,400 | 92,200 | 76,150 | 72,940 | 60,100 | 44,050 | 30 | 349,000 |
The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.
The standard scheme of studies for the Master of Studies (MS) in Physical Education is as under
Semester-I
| Sr. No. | Codes | Course | Credits | Category |
| 1 | MSPE1103 | Contemporary Issues in Physical Education* | 3 | Core |
| 2 | Core MSPE1203 | Sports Finance and Economics* | 3 | Core |
| 3 | - | Elective - I ** | 3 | Elective |
| 4 | - | Elective - II ** | 3 | Elective |
Semester-II
| Sr. No. | Codes | Course | Credits | Category |
| 1 | MSPE2103 | Research Methods* | 3 | Core |
| 2 | - | Elective - III ** | 3 | Elective |
| 3 | - | Elective - IV ** | 3 | Elective |
| 4 | - | Elective - V ** | 3 | Elective |
Semester-III
| Sr. No. | Codes | Course | Credits | Category |
| 1 | - | Thesis ***/ Course Work | 6 **** | Research |
CORE COURSES (All course 3 Credit hours)
| Sr. No. | Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Category |
| 1 | MSPE 1103 | Contemporary Issues in Physical Education* | 3 | Core |
| 2 | MSPE 1203 | Sports Finance and Economics* | 3 | Core |
| 3 | MSPE 2103 | Research Methods* | 3 | Core |
ELECTIVE COURSES (All courses 3 Credit hours) **
| Sr. No. | Course Codes | Course Title |
| 1 | MSPE4103 | Human Anatomy |
| 2 | MSPE4203 | Sports Nutrition |
| 3 | MSPE4303 | Sports Physiology |
| 4 | MSPE4403 | Sports Biomechanics |
| 5 | MSPE4503 | Artificial Intelligence and Sports |
| 6 | MSPE4603 | International Relations and The Olympic Movement |
| 7 | MSPE4703 | Sports Psychology |
| 8 | MSPE4803 | Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation |
| 9 | MSPE4903 | Sport Management |
| 10 | MSPE5003 | Science of Sports Coaching: Principles and Practice |
| 11 | MSPE5103 | Holistic Approaches to Health, Fitness, and Wellness |
| 12 | MSPE5203 | Media Management and Sports Marketing |
| 13 | MSPE5303 | Adapted Physical Education |
Graduates of the programme may pursue careers in:
Potential Job Roles
The minimum duration required to complete the degree is three (03) regular semesters, which may be extended to eight (08) regular semesters. The summer semester is not considered a regular semester. CGPA must not be below 2.50/4.00 at the time of completion of the degree program.