BSHS is a 4-year programme in Sports and Health Sciences offered at the Royal Thimphu College in affiliation with the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB). Implemented from the academic year 2022, this is the first undergraduate degree programme with a specialization in sports in the country. The programme not only aims for improving the health and physical wellbeing of the learners, but also aspires to enhance the role that sports can play in boosting social cohesion, for their educational value, and for economic reasons. Only through a systematic higher education degree in sports, a clear understanding of the value of sports and fitness is gained, which in turn will lead the way toward improving the services in this sector. This degree course will equip students with the necessary skills to address the challenges of delivering quality sports and physical activities and their benefits to individuals, communities, and societies, and will contribute to the overall sporting culture of Bhutan in a professional manner.
Module Structure
Yr |
Sem |
Modules |
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1 |
1 |
HDS101: Historical Development of Sports and Physical Education |
HFH101: Structure and Function of Human Body |
GAT102: Game Sense Approach to Teaching and Coaching |
IPS101 IT and Basic Problem Solving |
Basics of Football |
2 |
FAW101: Fitness and Wellness |
MLS101: Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition |
GSE101: Analytical Skills |
EAP101: English for Academic Purposes I |
Basics of Volleyball |
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2 |
3 |
KAB201: Kinesiology and Biomechanics |
BIG201: Bhutanese Indigenous Games |
EAP102 English for Academic Purposes |
DZG101 Dzongkha Communication |
Basics of Badminton |
4 |
SEP201: Sports and Exercise Physiology |
LED201: Leadership in Sport |
SST201: Sports Specific Skills Tests |
Elective: PCP302: Contemporary World Politics/ |
Basics of Basketball |
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3 |
5 |
BSM301: Basic Concepts on Sports and Exercise Medicine |
PTS301: Periodization Training for Sports |
SOM301: Sports Operations and Facilities Management |
EDP101 Entrepreneurship |
Basics of Table tennis |
6 |
SPS301: Sports Psychology |
NIS301: Foundation Study on National and International Sports Agencies |
SFA301: Sports Safety and First Aid |
REM301: Research Methods |
Athletics |
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4 |
7 |
PIM401: PRACTICAL IMMERSION (specialize in one of the sports) |
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8 |
RRR401: Risks, Rehabilitation and Resilience in Sports |
DDS401 Drugs and Doping in Sports |
APE401: Adapted Physical Education and Sports |
FNP401: Foundation of Nutrition in Sports |
FLT101: Financial Literacy |
The programme provides a choice of study to young aspiring sports professionals from high schools to remain connected with sports while pursuing their studies. The programme is expected to attract sports professionals as well as sporting enthusiasts who wish to build their careers in sports. The programme of study will provide theoretical knowledge along with practical skills that professional athletes, future managers, coaches, trainers, and instructors of sports and games need in order to scientifically manage their own athletic careers as well as engage in training of other community members including youths in sports and games. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the reciprocity between health and sports through basic empirical data and necessary scientific knowledge.
In addition, through several general education modules included in the programme of study, graduates with this 4-years undergraduate degree will have imperative life skills such as good communication and analytical skills, the ability to solve problems, and other life skills required to be successful in any relevant career that he/she chooses.
Entry Requirements into the programme
Class XII pass in Science, Arts or Commerce with minimum 50% aggregate marks in 4 best subjects. Admissions will be confirmed on merit, based on the following three criteria, with their weightings as indicated below:
- Academics: 40%
- Sport/Games certificates from recognized Sports agencies such as BOC, BAAF, BFF, etc.: 40%
- Aptitude Test (Written/ physical endurance): 20%