Bachelor of Science in Sport Science and Education
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NIE’s holistic and research-informed approach to teacher education extends to the study of sport, exercise, and well-being. For more than 70 years, NIE has prepared educators to support physical development, health, and lifelong learning.
The Sport Science major offers an interdisciplinary learning experience supported by world-class sporting facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories. With guidance from experienced faculty with diverse expertise, you will develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the science of sport, exercise, and well-being.
The programme prepares graduates for educational and professional pathways related to physical education, sport, and health.
NIE is ranked #3 in Asia and #8 globally for Education in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
NIE’s programme comprises courses on specialised subject knowledge in at least one academic discipline, education and pedagogy courses for effective teaching.
Student teachers can gain international perspectives on education, through our International Practicum, Semester Exchange and Service and Leadership Training programmes.
Altruistic virtues are also infused in our curriculum. For example, our student teachers can reach out and render service to the community through our Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) projects.\
Prospective applicants are required to fulfil both NTU/NIE and MOE requirements. For the MOE requirements, please refer to the link below for more information. For the academic discipline requirements, please see the details outlined below.
- A pass in the Physical Proficiency Test conducted by NIE.
- Candidates should preferably also have strong CCA/Sports involvement in secondary school/JC/Polytechnic.
Important Note
Meeting the minimum requirement for a specific academic subject does not guarantee the allocation of the academic subject.
Allocation of academic subject is dependent on ranking based on student teachers' qualifications and results (at the discretion of the departments) as well as the availability of vacancies.
### Programme Structure & Duration
Graduands will receive a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sport Science and Education conferred by Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
It is a sponsored undergraduate programme by the Ministry of Education.
- Programme length: 4 years
- Bond length: 4 years
NIE's double major degree programme gives recognition to the rigour and depth of content knowledge that NIE undergraduates go through.
Find out more here.
In addition to a double major programme, undergraduates will also complete a minor in one of these areas, depending on their teaching track:
Primary Teaching Track:
- Primary Level Subjects (NIE)*
* Primary Level Subjects must comprise subject knowledge courses from two primary level subjects. For example, a student teacher with 2 teaching subjects (e.g., English and Mathematics) would need to have courses in both English and Mathematics included in the Minor for Primary Level Subjects (NIE).
Secondary Teaching Track:
- Art (NIE)
- Biology (NIE)
- Chemistry (NIE)
- Chinese Literature (NIE)
- Drama (NIE)
- English Language & Linguistics (NIE)
- English Literature (NIE)
- Geography (NIE)
- History (NIE)
- Malay Literature (NIE)
- Mathematics & Computational Thinking (NIE)
- Music (NIE)
- Physics & Energy Studies (NIE)
- Social Studies (NIE)
- Tamil Literature & CCE (NIE)
Please note that these minors are exclusive to NIE student teachers only.
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