Sports Science & Management
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Entry requirements
From the UGC Student Handbook 2025/2026
Sports Science & Management (Course Code - 082)
Proposed Intake: 178Minimum eligibility requirements for admission
At least ‘S’ grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.
In addition, candidates should have passed the Practical Test conducted in common to the courses of study in ‘Sports Science & Management’, ‘Sports Science’ and ‘Physical Education’.
- Degree Programmes &: Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science
Available Universities & Management
- Duration
- 04 years
- Medium
- English
The Practical Test will be conducted by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, the University of Jaffna, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the University of Kelaniya collaboratively. These universities will publish press notices/ notices in their official university websites calling for applications to face this practical test and candidates may contact the Registrars of the relevant universities for further particulars.
Important
Please note that if a candidate wishes to apply for the courses of study in ‘Sports Science & Management’, ‘Sports Science’ and ‘Physical Education’, it is sufficient to apply and appear in the practical test conducted in one of the above universities.
Degree content
61 modules, as listed in the Faculty of Applied Sciences Academic Prospectus 2023/2024
Year 120 modules
- SSM 101Introductory Biology2 cr
- SSM 102Introduction to Physics2 cr
- SSM 103Principles of Mathematics1 cr
- SSM 106Basic Biochemistry2 cr
- SSM 108Sports Biomechanics2 cr
- SSM 109Introduction to Information Technology I1 cr
- SSM 110Introduction to Information Technology II1 cr
- SSM 111Introduction to Mathematical Software1 cr
- SSM 124Physiology I1 cr
- SSM 125General Anatomy I1 cr
- SSM 153Introduction to Sports Psychology2 cr
- SSM 155Sports Sociology1 cr
- SSM 162Sport Management2 cr
- SSM 186Fundamental Skills of Swimming1 cr
- SSM 187Fundamental Movements and Skills Analysis of Athletics I2 cr
- SSM 188Rhythmic Movements in Aerobics1 cr
- SSM 189Fundamental Movements and Skills Analysis of Athletics II1 cr
- SSM 190Fundamental Movements and Skills Analysis of Ball Games3 cr
- SSM 191Fundamental Movements and Skills Analysis of Gymnastics1 cr
- SSM 192Aerobics for Fitness and Health Promotion2 cr
Year 210 modules
- SSM 201Human Nutrition2 cr
- SSM 215Professional Skills Development I
- SSM 216Long Term Athlete Development
- SSM 223Physiology II2 cr
- SSM 224General Anatomy II2 cr
- SSM 241Healthy Living Styles1 cr
- SSM 262Leadership and Human Resource Management in Sports Industry3 cr
- SSM 270General Theory of Sports Training2 cr
- SSM 291Fundamental Movements and Skills Analysis of Racket Sports2 cr
- SSM 292Weightlifting and Strength Applications1 cr
Year 318 modules
- SSM 315Professional Skills Development III
- SSM 352Practicum in Sports and Physical Education2 cr
- SSM 362Sport Marketing2 cr
- SSM 363Management Accounting in Sport2 cr
- SSM 364Financial Management2 cr
- SSM 365Sport Entrepreneurship and Business Development2 cr
- SSM 366Sport Organizational Behavior2 cr
- SSM 367Operations Research in Sports2 cr
- SSM 370Research Methodology2 cr
- SSM 371Strength and Conditioning II2 cr
- SSM 372Introduction to Sports Physiotherapy2 cr
- SSM 373Sports Medicine2 cr
- SSM 374Advanced Analytic Methods in Sports2 cr
- SSM 375Dietetics2 cr
- SSM 376Principles of Ayurveda for Sports Practices1 cr
- SSM 387Physical Education Pedagogy2 cr
- SSM 388Sports for Special Populations2 cr
- SSM 390Advanced Training in Selected Sport1 cr
Year 413 modules
- SSM 453Yoga and Relaxation Techniques1 cr
- SSM 460Facilities Design and Management2 cr
- SSM 462Sports Budgeting and Finance2 cr
- SSM 464Sport Tourism and Outdoor Recreation2 cr
- SSM 465Advanced Sport Marketing2 cr
- SSM 467Sport Policy and Development1 cr
- SSM 470Research Project in Sport Science and Management8 cr
- SSM 471Internship in Sports3 cr
- SSM 472Sports Nutrition and Health Promotion3 cr
- SSM 473Forensic Science in Sports1 cr
- SSM 474Olympism and Olympic Movement1 cr
- SSM 475Internship in Sports Science and Management3 cr
- SSM 482Sports Law2 cr
Read from Faculty of Applied Sciences Academic Prospectus 2023/2024 on 2026-10-07. Universities revise their curricula from time to time - check the official page for the latest.