MSc Exercise Science and Coaching
A graduate programme for those who wish to specialise in the coaching of athletes in competitive and high-performance sports as well as in research in the field of sport science.
Overview
Credits
120 ECTS.
Language
Icelandic and English.
Length of study
Two years, full time.
This graduate programme prepare students for research and training in the area of sport science. Special emphasis will be on elite training and research.
It is composed of courses which cover sport research and research methods, organisation of training, theory of training, and the role of the trainer. Students also learn how to maximise athletic ability with training based on the premises of physiology, exercise science, psychology, ethics, nutrition, tactic, and technique.
Structure
Two-year graduate programme, 120 ECTS. The programme is divided into 75 ECTS in sport science and 45 ECTS in research project.
| 1. year | 2. year | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Sport Psychology (10 ECTS) Nutrition in Sport Science (5 ECTS) Research Methodology (5 ECTS) Applied statistics (10 ECTS) |
Environmental Factors in Sports (5 ECTS) Sports Training (5 ECTS) MSc Thesis (20 ECTS) |
| Spring | Physiology and measurement (10 ECTS) Philosophy and theory of training (10 ECTS) Specialization (5 ECTS) Ethics in Sports (5 ECTS) |
MSc Thesis (25 ECTS) Performance analysis (5 ECTS) |
Admission
Students shall have completed undergraduate studies in sport science, physical therapy, health training, biology, or other related disciplines.
Contact us
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