Aptitude Test: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management – Academic Year 2022/2023
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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) calls applications for the Aptitude Test to select candidates to follow the Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science & Management degree programme based on results of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2022 (2023).
To be eligible for admission to the above-mentioned degree programme, 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 Medium and will consist of the following components.
Venue of the Aptitude Test: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
| Test Component | Description | % Contribution to Total Score |
| Written Test | – The test will assess candidates’ basic Mathematics and Science knowledge and general knowledge of sports and Management. | 40% |
| Physical Fitness Test | – The test will evaluate candidates’ physical fitness qualities
– Test components: 35 m Sprint, 5×10 m Shuttle run, 1000 m Aerobic run, Standing Broad Jump, Push-ups (Nature of the Push-ups test is same for both male and female candidates) and Sit and Reach Test |
30% |
| Sports Achievements | – Candidates’ sports achievements at International, National, Provincial, District and Zonal levels will be evaluated.
– Candidates will be instructed to produce certificates of their highest sports achievements within the past seven years (2017–2023) before the practical test. |
30% |
The schedule for the aptitude test is as follows.
| Test | Date | Time |
| Written Test | 23.10.2023 | 09.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. |
| Physical Fitness Test and
The Evaluation of Sports Achievements |
23.10.2023 | 11.30 a.m. – 06.00 p.m. |
| 24.10.2023 | 08.00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m. |
All information related to the Aptitude Test procedures will be posted on this website.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
- Applicants should apply online via the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxtG5LiXhDuLtfRCQJ81k4h3LcwI0PCIrmONGUpQHPbnettw/viewform?usp=sf_link
- Applicants should pay a fee of 1,500/= to Account Number 097-1-001-7-001-4075 (People’s Bank, Gangodawila Branch) in favour 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 because information regarding the applications and the Aptitude Test procedures will be communicated to applicants via email.
- Applicants should prepare the following documents before they start 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 the online application submission is 08th October 2023.
For further information, please contact:
- 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
11.09.2023
