Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science
Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya will offer this integrated sports science degree programme BSSS with the vision of producing quality graduates in Sports Science and allowing the candidates who have excelled in school sports to pursue their studies leading to a degree in sports science. Therefore, the main objective of this proposed degree programme is to produce skilful and responsible graduates with a sound knowledge of both theoretical and applied aspects of sports science, so that they will be competent in contributing to the development of national and international sports.
With the commencement of proposed degree programme in Sports Science, University of Kelaniya would be able to develop a High Performance Sports Analysis Centre (HPSAC) for sports in the future. This centre could provide multifunctional facilities such as training with high performance coaching and human motion analysis for elite national athletes and produce future champions for Sri Lanka.
The specific objectives of the proposed BSSS programme are;
- to educate undergraduates in the fundamental human and mechanical science knowledge surrounding physical education, sports and health science together with the skills to put this knowledge into practice.
- to guide undergraduates for them to gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, training and fitness, and biomechanics with theory and practical in coaching.
- to provide an opportunity to acquire practical skills in applied sports science such as exercise science, sports nutrition, mental training, and performance analysis to suit their career objectives.
- to produce future coaches who are able to enhance the competitive abilities of top athletes and provide instruction to both - amateurs and top-level athletes through studies of theory, technique and practice of sports science.
- to produce expertise in the areas of competitive sports and lifelong sports participation.
- to train undergraduates to pursue a carrier in coaching, fitness, physical education, sports management, athlete training and scientific evaluation of sports.
Graduate Profile:
Produce Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science graduates with following competencies:
- Equip with knowledge, skills, attitudes and mind-set that will benefit their personal lives as well as carrier opportunity in the field of sports with the ability to create sports coaching plans and fitness training plans according to the individual requirement of a client.
- Qualify for positions such as sports coach, conditioning coach, trainer, exercise therapist, exercise scientist, sports researcher, sports consultant, physical training instructors, biomechanics analyst, coaching methodologist, sports nutritionist, rehab specialist, and sports promoter.
- Equip with abilities to design and implement an exercise routing for an individual’s specific situation and goals, such as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, asthma, cancer, physical disabilities and postural deformities.
- Equip with abilities to use their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge to fill the performance gap in the field of sports between national and international level.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness for lifelong learning opportunities.
- Be recognized as certified professionals in global job market.
- Capable of working for themselves or begin their own personal sports industrial business.
Programme Structure:
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Semester |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Value |
Status (Compulsory/ Optional) |
Existing/New |
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Foundation Programme |
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1 (SLQF LEVEL 2) |
BSSS 01512 |
Basic English for Science |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 01522 |
Introduction to Biology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 01532 |
Introduction to Physics |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 01542 |
Basic Mathematics |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 01552 |
Introduction to Chemistry |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 01562 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits 12 but not considered for GPA calculation |
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BSc Honours Degree Programme |
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1 (SLQF LEVEL 3) |
BSSS 11011 |
Sports history and Organisation |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11023 |
Human Biology and Anatomy |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11032 |
Basic Physics |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11042 |
Mathematics |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11052 |
English Language 1 |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11062 |
Introduction to Psychology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11072 |
Life style, Health and Hygiene Habit |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 11082 |
Strength and Conditioning Training |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
16 |
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2 (SLQF LEVEL 3) |
BSSS 12092 |
Applied Biomechanics |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 12102 |
Training Principles and Training Methods |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 12111 |
Sports Policy, Act and Regulations |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 12122 |
Track and Field Athletics 1, and Swimming 1 |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 12134 |
Track and Field Athletics 2 |
4 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 12142 |
Swimming 2 |
2 |
Compulsory |
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BSSS 12152 |
English Language 2 |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
15 |
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3 (SLQF LEVEL 4) |
BSSS 21013 |
Exercise Physiology and Sports Performance |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21022 |
Child and Adult Psychology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21032 |
Statistics for Sports Science |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21042 |
Training Components and Physical Qualities |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21052 |
Role of the Coach and Leadership Development |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21061 |
Gymnastics 1 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21072 |
Gymnastic 2 |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 21081 |
English Language 3 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
15 |
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4 (SLQF LEVEL 4) |
BSSS 22092 |
Human Kinesiology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22102 |
Exercise Science and Postural Correction |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22112 |
Sports Psychology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22121 |
Computer and Analytical Application for Sports Science |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22132 |
Periodization and Training Methodology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22142 |
Nutrition, Recovery Technique and First-aid |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22152 |
Management Skills and Sports Event Management |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22162 |
Time and Record Sports |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 22171 |
English Language 4 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
16 |
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5 (SLQF LEVEL 5) |
BSSS 31012 |
Biochemistry, Performance Enhancement Products and Doping |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31022 |
Sport Skills and Human Performance Analysis |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31032 |
Test and Measurement, and Human Energy system |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31041 |
Physiotherapy and Sports Massage |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31052 |
Sports Facility Development, Maintenance and Marketing |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31062 |
Combat and Body Contact Sports |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31072 |
Team Sports |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31083 |
Local and International Student Exchange programme or Planning and Field Work |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 31091 |
English Language 5 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
17 |
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6 (SLQF LEVEL 5) |
BSSS 32102 |
Mental Training Skills into Practice |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32112 |
Overtraining, Rest and Recovery Methods |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32122 |
Aquatic Sports |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32132 |
Racket Sports |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32142 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32151 |
English Language 6 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 32162 |
Planning and Field Work |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
13 |
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7 (SLQF LEVEL 6) |
BSSS 41012 |
Calorie Expenditure and Nutrition Plan for Athletes |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 41022 |
Combined Events |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 41036 |
Internship |
6 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 41041 |
English Language 7 |
1 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 41053 |
Recreational Sports |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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Total Credits |
14 |
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8 (SLQF LEVEL 6) |
BSSS 42063 |
Special Education |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 42072 |
Sports Tourism and Economics Development |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 42082 |
Digital Living in Sports, Sports media and Social Media |
2 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 42093 |
Type of Aerobic Exercise |
3 |
Compulsory |
New |
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BSSS 42106 |
Dissertation |
6 |
Compulsory |
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Total Credits |
16 |
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