Bachelor of Science Sports and Exercise Science

Where Performance Meets Science.

At Somaiya Sports Academy, we believe that modern sport is driven by science, innovation, and evidence-based practice. Our B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes in Sports and Exercise Science are designed to prepare the next generation of sports scientists, strength and conditioning professionals, performance analysts, researchers, and high-performance practitioners.

What makes our programmes unique is the seamless integration of academics, athlete development, practical exposure, and cutting-edge sports science technology; all within a high-performance sporting ecosystem.

At SSA, education is not limited to lectures and textbooks. Students gain extensive hands-on experience through:

• Athlete monitoring and performance testing
• Strength and conditioning practicals
• Biomechanical and physiological assessments
• Sports psychology and mental performance strategies
• Data analysis and sports research
• Applied coaching and performance support
• Research and statistics integrated with real-world sport settings

Students don’t just study sports science; they apply it daily within an active sporting environment.

Our Human Performance Lab provides students with direct exposure to advanced sports science technologies used in elite performance and research environments. The laboratory is continuously evolving, with new technologies and assessment systems regularly being added to ensure students remain aligned with the latest developments in global sports science practice.

Facilities include:

• 3D Motion Analysis Systems
• Embedded and Portable Force Platforms
• Timing Gates
• Force Gauges
• Lactate Analysers
• Body Composition Systems
• Performance Monitoring Equipment
• Strength & Conditioning Infrastructure
• Emerging Sports Science and Athlete Monitoring Technologies

Here, students develop practical competencies in athlete assessment, testing protocols, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making through extensive hands-on learning and real-world application.

At SSA, athletes are supported through a collaborative system involving:

• Sports Scientists
• Strength & Conditioning Coaches
• Sport Coaches
• Researchers
• Rehabilitation and Support Professionals

This multidisciplinary environment allows students to understand how science directly impacts athletic performance and long-term development.

The campus infrastructure supports both academic learning and athletic excellence, featuring:

• 400m Athletics Track
• 50-meter Swimming Pool
• Football Ground
• Cricket Ground
• Futsal Court
• Squash Courts
• Badminton Courts
• Tennis Court
• Basketball & Volleyball Courts
• Judo & Taekwondo Halls
• Dedicated Strength & Conditioning Facilities

With multiple coaches across sports disciplines, athletes receive specialised attention for high-performance development.

One of SSA's defining strengths is its unique student ecosystem. Many of our students are competitive and professional athletes who pursue their academic degrees while actively training and competing.

This creates an environment where theory, practice, and athletic experience continuously interact, making learning highly practical, immersive, and performance-oriented.

Students learn from experienced faculty members, researchers, certified sports scientists, strength and conditioning professionals, and qualified coaches actively engaged in high-performance sport, athlete development, and applied research. The teaching team includes internationally certified professionals bringing together academic expertise, research experience, and real-world practical knowledge to create an industry-relevant learning environment.