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Master of Science in Exercise Physiology/Sports Sciences

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Programme website	http://www.studier.ntnu.no/rw_index_sprog.php?sprog=MSPORT (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Office of International Relations
Telephone	(+47) 73 59 57 00
Email	international@adm.ntnu.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	There are two main goals for the research programme. One is to examine basic mechanisms for central and peripheral limitations connected to supply and demand of oxygen transport, and identify training responses within the different mechanisms. Similarly to examine the basic mechanisms for muscular and neural limitations to strength, power and coordination, and identify training responses within the possible mechanisms. The prescription of effective endurance and strength training and the different effects of these mechanisms on top sport performance are one of the aims for the research programme. The second aspect of the research programme is based upon the fact that the fastest developing diseases within the population such as obesity, atherosclerosis, diabetes II and osteoporosis are related to inactivity. Effective training interventions based on basic biological adaptations have given proven positive effects and are an effective treatment with a high socio-economic, as well as quality of life outcomes. Other patient groups such as lung disease patients also seem to be able to benefit considerably from new developments in the understanding of limitations to oxygen transport and specific training interventions.
Application deadline	Quota programme applicants: Preliminary applicaton 1 December. Final application 1 February.; Other applicants with non-Norwegian, non-Nordic educational background: Preliminary application 1 December. Final application 1 February. Preliminary application is mandatory for any applicant with a non-Nordic degree; Applicants with Norwegian or Nordic educational background: 15 April
Nokut certification	No (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Academic requirements: BSc/BA degree or equivalent university education preferably within Exercise Physiology/ Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Biology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Biochemistry, Occupational Therapy or similar fields. A firm foundation in Human Biology is required within the first degree. ; English requirements: Applicants should document either a TOEFL test with a minimum score of 500/170 (paper/computer based), or an IELTS test score of minimum 5.0. For more detailed information about admission requirements/ procedures, and the possibilities for exemptions from the English requirement for certain categories of applicants, please see the home page of the Office of International Relations, NTNU: http://www.ntnu.no..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Medical Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Trondheim, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Other
Application procedures	For further information, and application forms please see http://www.ntnu.no/international/master