Master of Science in Physiotherapy Sports Science Track
Ari'el, Israel
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
26 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 5,380 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* attached to CPI - international students; USD 4303 attached to CPI - Israeli citizens
Key Summary
Introduction
Program description
Students interested will receive a thorough understanding of maximizing athletic performance and the benefits of exercise on health across a lifespan. Students can tailor the program to suit their specific needs and interests. Upon completion of the degree, students will receive a Master’s degree from the Physical Therapy Department with a specialization in Sports Science.
The Sport Science Master’s degree at Ariel University will allow the student to become well-versed in all areas of sports science, but will also provide great flexibility to focus on specific topics such as:
- Physiology of Sport
- Psychology of Sport
- Sport Nutrition
- Exercise and brain health
- Principles of coaching
- Environmental physiology
- Effect of exercise on health
Uniqueness of program
- The program will be taught in English by an outstanding group of Israeli and international faculty.
- Courses will be in a hybrid format in which students can be in the classroom or learn in an online format. All classes are recorded and can be observed at a later date.
- This works well for many of our students that work with professional and national teams requiring significant travel.
- This program provides the accessibility necessary for students with large responsibility to still enhance their knowledge!
Curriculum
Prerequisites to enter the program include a course in anatomy (3 credits) and a course in physiology (3 credits) or its equivalent (e.g., Kinesiology) and a degree in one of the health, medicine, and life sciences professions (e.g., biology, physiology, physical education, nutrition, etc.,). If a prospective student does not satisfy these requirements, they may be able to attain acceptance to the program on condition that they successfully complete the required courses. These courses will not count towards the Master’s degree requirements.
The Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy – Sports Science Track will offer a thesis and non-thesis option for students.
Thesis and Non-thesis tracts
Non-Thesis Tract
- Literature Review Independent study 10
Thesis Tract
- Thesis 12
Students will graduate with 40 credit hours. The thesis option requires a minimum of 28 credit hours + 12 credit thesis, while the non-thesis option requires 30 credit hours + 10 credits of a final project involving a literature review.
All students choosing the thesis option must receive a commitment from a faculty advisor for admission to the thesis track of the program.
All students in the non-thesis track will be required to take an independent learning experience that involves a detailed literature review specific to a subject area of the student’s interest.