Aptitude Test - BSc Honours in Sports Science and Management Degree – 2022/2023 - JA-PURA
Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management – Academic Year 2022/2023
Faculty of Applied Sciences, SportsFAS, Intake 2022/2023, Sports Science
The closing date for online application submission for BSc. Honours in Sports Science & Management is October 8, 2023.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) invites applications for the Aptitude Test to select candidates for the Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management degree program based on the results of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2022 (2023).
To be eligible for admission to the aforementioned degree program, candidates should have obtained at least 'S' grades in any three subjects at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination (Please refer to the University Admissions Handbook 2022/2023).
The Aptitude Test will be conducted in English and will consist of the following components.
Venue of the Aptitude Test: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Test Components:
Written Test: This test will assess candidates' basic Mathematics and Science knowledge and their general knowledge of sports and management. (40% Contribution to Total Score)
Physical Fitness Test: This test will evaluate candidates' physical fitness qualities, including components such as a 35 m Sprint, 5×10 m Shuttle run, 1000 m Aerobic run, Standing Broad Jump, Push-ups (Nature of the Push-ups test is the same for both male and female candidates), and Sit and Reach Test. (30% Contribution to Total Score)
Sports Achievements: Candidates' sports achievements at International, National, Provincial, District, and Zonal levels will be evaluated. Candidates will be instructed to provide certificates of their highest sports achievements within the past seven years (2017–2023) before the practical test. (30% Contribution to Total Score)
The schedule for the aptitude test is as follows:
- Written Test: October 23, 2023, 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Physical Fitness Test and The Evaluation of Sports Achievements:
- October 23, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
- October 24, 2023, 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
All information related to the Aptitude Test procedures will be posted on the university's website.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
- Applicants should apply online via the following link: Application Link.
- Applicants are required to pay a fee of 1,500/= to Account Number 097-1-001-7-001-4075 (People’s Bank, Gangodawila Branch) in favor of "University of Sri Jayewardenepura" and upload a copy of the bank slip/proof of payment.
- Please indicate your National Identity Card (NIC) number on the bank payment slip (in the space reserved for 'Purpose' on the cash deposit slip/Online Transfers/CDM – Cash Deposit Machines).
- Applicants should provide a valid email address, as information regarding the applications and the Aptitude Test procedures will be communicated to applicants via email.
- Applicants should prepare the following documents before starting the application submission procedure and should rename each document with their NIC number and document name (e.g., 2002xxxxxxxx_NICFront).
- Scanned copies of both sides of the NIC (e.g., 2002xxxxxxxx_NICFront; 2002xxxxxxxx_NICBack)
- A scanned copy of proof of application fee payment/bank deposit slip (e.g., 2002xxxxxxxx_Slip).
- The closing date for online application submission is October 8, 2023.
For further information, please contact:
- Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ: 0112881530, 071 775 0681 (Email: [email protected])
- Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ: 0112881509
The Registrar
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila
Nugegoda
September 11, 2023
