Sports Science has evolved over the years with respect to the increase in sports participation, the audience, the different kinds of equipment, playing surfaces involved & the technology being used. Over the years, many new elements IN sports sciences have had a big impact on sports performances. Technology has also played a vital role to improve sporting performance on and off the field. It is very important to understand how the human body functions and application of different training programs to gain athletic performance.

Course Aims:

The various Sports Science courses at ISST aim to impart students with understanding the functioning of the human body and its various systems. The knowledge of sports nutrition, strength & conditioning, rehabilitation programs is a must for a sports scientist to improve performance of athletes. These courses aim to teach all these elements with the use of science backed technologies and assessment tools.

Semester 01

• Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
• Fundamentals of Human Physiology
• Motor Skills & Neurophysiology in Sports
• Evolution in Sports
• Computer Applications
• Athletics (Running Events)
• Important Olympic Sports: Gymnastics, Fencing, Weight-lifting, Shooting, Archery, Winter Sports: Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Fighure Skating, Curling, Luge
• Sports Practicals

Semester 02

• Introduction of Kinesiology
• Introduction to Sports & Exercise Physiology
• Introduction to Health & Nutrition
• Fundamentals of Physical Education & Sports
• Fundamentals of Biochemestry
• Athletics (Jumping Events)

Semester 03

• Introduction to Sport Biomechanics
• Research Methodology
• Introduction to Sports & Exercise Psychology
• Exercise Prescription
• Fundamentals of Athletics (Throwing Events)
• PR & Comminication Skills
• Racquet Sports: Tennis, Table-Tennis, Badminton, Squash
• Sports Practicals

Semester 04

• Tests & Measurements in Sports
• First Aid in Sports
• Training Methodology
• Strength & Conditioning
• Exercise Prescription
• Yoga for Sports Performance
• Combative Sports: Wrestling, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Kick-boxing, Boxing
• Sports Practicals

• Ball Sports: Football, Basketball,Cricket, Golf, Softball, Volleyball
• Sports Practicals

Semester 05

• Applied Sports Nutrition & Doping
• Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Applied Sports & Exercise Psychology
• Sports Performance Analysis
• Sports Technology
• Exercise Management for Chronic Diseases & Disabilities
• Water Sports: Swimming, Water-polo, Canoeing, Rowing, Kayaking
• Sports Practicals

Semester 06

• Applied Sports Bio-mechanics
• Injury Rehabilitation in Sports
• Sports for Special Populations & Para-Athletes
• Principles of Sports Coaching
• Relaxation Methodologies
• Sports Entrepreneurship in the Sporting Context
• Internship Project
• Sports Practicals