Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science (Deposit)

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Programme Description

The Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science presents a multidisciplinary focus to help learners understand the relationship between health and human performance. As an academic program, the Master of Science will introduce translational research and provide essential foundations from the bases of physiology, biomechanics, motor behaviour, and psychology. Using the social ecological approach to addressing the needs for health and human performance for the workforce in Malta, the program recognizes societal needs, introduces evidence-based strategies for intervention, and evaluates the impact of these services on health outcomes and productivity.

Programme Structure

CSSPT-706-1801 Fundamentals of Exercise and Sports Science (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1802 Applied‚  Psychology‚   in‚  Fitness, Exercise‚  and Health (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1803 Exercise Physiology: Applications for Health and Human Performance 6(credits)

CSSPT-706-1804 Research Methods in Exercise and Sports Science (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1805 Principles of Wellness Coaching (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1806 Exercise‚  Prescription and‚  Therapy for‚  Non-Communicable Diseases (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1807 Advanced‚  Assessment and‚  Interpretation for Human Performance (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1808 Advanced‚  Sport Performance Training Techniques (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1809 Planning for Community-Level Interventions (6credits)

CSSPT-706-1810 Multidisciplinary Work in Exercise and Sports Science (6credits)

CDDIS-730-1801 Dissertation (30credits)

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport, Exercise and Health

or

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Sciences (Physiological Measurements)

or

Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 credits, in any from the fields of Physical Education, Sports, Health Sciences or very closely related.

Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programme Suitability

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause…. but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (minimum 120 credits), or its equivalent, in the fields of Physical Education, Sports, and Health Sciences, together with clear evidence of a minimum of three (3) years (full time) direct and relevant professional experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview

Payment terms:

EU or EEA Nationals (total course fee 5,500 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 2,500 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 2,500euro payment at the beginning of second year

Non-EU/EEA Nationals (total course fee 7,900 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 3,700 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 3,700 euro payment at the beginning of second year

Refund Policy

1 A full refund of the Fees paid will be issued only where the Programme does not commence within six (6) months of the Student’s first payment.

2 Where the Student fails to satisfy the entry requirements or maturity interview (as confirmed by the MCAST Registrar), the Fees paid to date will be refunded, less a non-refundable administrative fee of €150.

3 The deposit is non-refundable, except where a full refund is due under Point 1.

4 Students holding conditional acceptance who do not meet the final entry requirements are not entitled to a refund and remain liable for the Fees mentioned in their Student Payment Agreement (contract).