Bachelor in Sports Science (BSc, 4 Years)

Admissions are rolling. Tuition is 12,454 USD per year.

Programme Profile

Aims The aim of the program is to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles governing sports performance, physical education, exercise and health and physical activity. Objectives The main objectives of the programme are to: Impart knowledge and develop the capacities of students through state-of-the-art Higher Education in the area of Sports Science including Physical Education.

Provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles governing exercise science, sports pedagogy, physical activity and health, recreation and sports performance.

Enable graduates to become reflective teachers who will provide educationally valuable learning experiences for children in elementary and secondary level schools as well as reflective sports educators for children, adolescents and adults Enable graduates to develop relevant competences and a strong basis for future specialisation and to build the basis for postgraduate studies in exercise sciences and physical education.

Enable graduates to develop life-long learning skills in exercise science and physical education and to cultivate life-long sports participation culture.

Encourage leadership in the area of exercise science and physical education and inspire independent analytical and critical judgment Promote sports science and physical education research* Encourage students to choose specialization modules upon their preference Through the Physical Education (PE) courses students will be able to specifically: plan, teach and assess lessons and programmes of work in PE sectors use a range of teaching and learning strategies addressing students of all ability levels to: understand the knowledge, concepts and skills which underlie PE; apply principles of differentiated learning and progression to lesson planning; continually develop their professional capability through ongoing critical analysis of their practice.

Students who will choose Sports Coaching Module will be able to: understand the roles and responsibilities of the coach and the fitness coach and in general the role of the whole coaching team develop athletes and improve their overall performance effectively condition athletes by providing concepts and principles that can assist in generating possibilities and identifying actions for the individual or the team ensure a safe coaching environment and deal safely with injuries work with exercise physiologist and sports physicians/medicine and other relevant personnel in order to plan, implement and monitor training and fitness development of the athletes Students who will choose Fitness Development in Gyms & Exercise Centres Module will be able to: understand in depth the roles and responsibilities of a fitness instructor in a gym and/or in a health and sports canters be able to design, execute and monitor fitness development and physical activity programmes for individuals and for groups develop strength and conditioning parameters of individuals and/or groups at all levels based on their needs (e.g. recreational, health and exercise performance purposes) be able to manage and lead a fitness development centre and/or gyms be able to improve the overall fitness and health of an individual through exercise effectively by providing training concepts and principles that can assist in improving the fitness and health status of individuals and/or groups become effective and inspiring personal trainers Students who will choose Exercise, Fitness & Health Module will be able to Recognize the important role and appreciate the general health benefits of physical activity and exercise for maintaining or improving physical, social and psychological health of persons of different age groups.

Recognize the important role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Learn to design exercise programs based on the needs and goals of the individual aiming to improve health related parameters.

Learn to design exercise programs for the improvement of physical performance parameters such as body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility; based on the needs and goals of the individual Design specific and appropriate exercise and physical activity programs for the most common chronic diseases Recognize how physical activity and exercise could improve the quality of life in healthy and diseased individuals.

Assess the functional capacity of both healthy and diseased populations *: Regarding Sports Science and PE postgraduate studies: Upon graduation, our students may have direct access to further postgraduate (MSc, MA, MRes, MPhil) studies, such as in sports science and physical education in general or specifically in sports physiology, sports and exercise nutrition, fitness and health, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sports coaching, sports psychology and athletic training.

Career Prospects

Sports Science is a field which is characterized by continuous changes and challenges. It is among the most rapidly growing areas of the sports and athletics industry in both nationally and internationally. Due to the highly competitive nature of the field and the rapidly evolving ‘character’ there is a requirement for competent graduates.

On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to provide leadership and expertise and gain entry into a wide range of careers in the world of sport science, physical education and fitness and leisure centres, as well as, in other areas related to sports, exercise and health.

Potential employment opportunities include: Physical education teachers in elementary and secondary schools Fitness instructors in sports and athletics teams and clubs at all levels Fitness instructors in gyms, fitness and well-being centres Sports science consultants with sports agencies or government bodies as pertaining to health, sports, exercise and fitness Health and fitness advisors (for sports and exercise prescription) Management of sport and fitness centres and corporate fitness programmes Sports science laboratory assistants Research for sport and exercise manufacturing and other commercial industries (e.g. equipment, clothing, footwear, food, drink etc) Access to Further Studies Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)

The University of Nicosia started the first medical program in Cyprus in 2011 by offering the St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate-entry program. The University is the largest private university, and the first medical school, in Cyprus, which is also ranked one of the safest countries in the world for students. The university attracts a large number of international students from around the world each year due to its numerous Health degree program offerings. The Medical School at the University of Nicosia encourages students to take part in scientific activities as an extracurricular activity. The priority research fields include brain health, cancer biology, regenerative medicines, and infectious diseases.

Over 20,000 students from 80+ nationalities have chosen Mandarin House as their Chinese language school and our expertise and reputation in helping students achieve their Chinese goals is second-to-none.

We are proud to have won international awards, reached the strictest quality accreditation standards and to have employed only the best teachers and staff who are all dedicated to one thing: ensuring you learn Chinese as fast and efficient as possible.

2014 is our tenth year of Mandarin teaching! Our mission remains the same; we want to ensure you learn Mandarin on your terms, quickly and efficiently.

Our Awards

Sometimes it can be hard to take something at face value in China and difficult to tell whether a school is speaking the truth or simply just speaking empty words. Talk is cheap and by making the claim to be China’s premier Chinese language school we feel obliged to share some of the recognitions and awards we have received from within China and internationally.

One of our proudest achievements has been the recognition we have received from voting language study abroad agencies and organisations for the ‘World Language Provider Star Award’ as awarded by Study Travel Magazine. In 2008 we were nominated as the first and to-date only Chinese language school and have since been nominated a further 5 times culminating in being awarded the top prize for the category in 2009 and 2013.

Our Expertise

Established in 2004, Mandarin House is a pioneer of the Chinese language industry and was established to provide a more personal, flexible alternative to universities.

Mandarin House was the first private Chinese school in China to:

• Develop its own structured, holistic curriculum based on the fundamental principle of providing real-life Chinese communication training.
• Offer junior courses including China’s first summer camps and self-developed junior curriculum also focused on real-life Chinese.
• Introduce the widely accepted operation model for group class programs seen in private schools across China today.
• Be internationally quality accredited by IALC
• Be shortlisted and also the first to win LTM’s World Language Provider of the Year.
• Host a major international language abroad conference.

10 Reasons to Choose MH

We are in constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our schools. Here are 10 reasons why you should make Mandarin House your first choice to learn Chinese.

1. Internationally Accredited by IALC – the ONLY school in China to have our quality recognized in this way.
2. Established in 2004 and one of the first private Mandarin Schools in China, we have helped over 20,000 foreign students from 80+ nationalities to speak Mandarin.
3. Recognized by Hanban as an Official HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Centre.
4. Qualified and experienced teachers. All are degree qualified, bilingual, comprehensively trained and have an average of 5,000 Chinese teaching hours experience.
5. Self-developed teaching curriculum. Regularly updated and revised, designed by our former best teachers and is in line with both HSK & European CEFR.
6. A wide range of programs for 14 levels of Chinese, small group classes, private tutoring, business specialized Chinese, HSK exam preparation, Chinese teacher training, internship and junior summer programs.
7. Great Student Life. Facebook, alumni networks and fun, cultural activities organised every week such as Chinese cooking, calligraphy, city tours, kung fu and much, much more.
8. A range of quality accommodation options – homestay, private studio apartments and shared apartments
9. Central, modern locations right in the heart of central Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and London with spacious, clean and dedicated facilities.
10. Friendly, professional service staff welcoming and helping you to settle in to China. They also give you a chance to further your Chinese outside the classroom!