MSc Physical Education (Sport Sciences)-GCU Lahore

Course name: MSc Physical Education (Sport Sciences)

Course Overview: The programme in Physical Education & Sport Sciences is an essential need of Pakistan in the current socio-political scenario. The crumbling social and moral fabric of the country is direly in need of the culture of peace and harmony. The aggression and violence riddled society may find some relief in sports and physical activity. The program will indirectly contribute to the promotion of tolerance and mutual co-existence in the society.

The department provides students with knowledge, skills and behaviors to enable them to achieve a degree of autonomy in developing and maintaining their physical, mental, social and emotional health. This domain focuses on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity in the lives of individuals and groups in our society. This domain is unique in having the potential to impact on the physical, social, emotional and mental health of the students. It promotes the potential for lifelong participation in physical activity through the development of motor skills and movement competence, health-related physical fitness and sport education. Engaging in physical activity, games, sport and outdoor recreation contributes to a sense of community and social connectedness. These are vital components of improved wellbeing.

No. of Semesters: 4

Course duration: 2 years

Requirements: A candidate having sixteen years of Education or 4-years of education (130 credit hours) after HSSC/A-Level/Grad-12/Equivalent in the relevant subject. The minimum required marks/grades for admission in MS/MPhil will be as follow:

• Faculty of Science & Technology 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examinations.
  
• Faculty of Engineering 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Arts & Social Science 2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% in an Annual Examination.
  
• Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% in Annual Examination.
  
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (General) for MS/MPhil admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
  
• The candidate who already possess valid GAT result through NTS are also eligible to apply for admission till 30-09-2014.
  
• Candidates working in Government /Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit “NOC” from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
  
• There is no age limit for admission to MS/MPhil programme.
  
• A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate approved for admission in MS/MPhil programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
  

How to apply: Admissions for Undergraduate degree programs usually opened once in a year during Fall Semester i.e. August / September.

• Applications for admission to various Undergraduate degree programs are invited through an advertisement.
  Admission is made purely on merit basis from amongst the applicants.
  
• In case the admission form is downloaded from university website (www.gcu.edu.pk), it should be accompanied with a Bank Draft / Pay Order
  
• The application forms are available in the prospectus which can be obtained from the Office.
  
• The candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully after reading the instructions and especially the column for preferences of different disciplines.
  

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