University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science gives students expertise in a career in the sporting industry, or allows those already the in the field an opportunity to upskill and update their sport science knowledge.
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science at UC?- Specialist Postgraduate Certificate in sport science.
- Findings from the 2013 report Sport and Recreation Sector Workforce to 2026 indicate that in Aotearoa New Zealand, up to 44,000 new staff will be required in the sector due to growth and retirements by 2026.
- Lecturers are involved in sport science or health as active researchers and supervisors, as well as serving professional bodies in their discipline.
- The field of sports science is developing rapidly and so this Certificate will allow students to stand out in a competitive job market.
- SSCI403 Innovation in Sport and Exercise
- SSCI404 Advanced Internship for Sport Science
- SSCI405 Special Topic: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- SSCI408 Sport Science Independent Study
- SSCI409 Extreme Sport Science
- SSCI410 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- SSCI411 Exercise Rehabilitation for those with Cardiac, Chronic, or Complex Conditions
- HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I (30 pts)
- HLTH661 Advanced Pathophysiology
- HLTH662 Advanced Health Assessment
- HLTH692 Evidence for Clinical Practice
Entry criteria
You should have completed a sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree (or equivalent), and normally should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in the degree for enrolment in the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science or use the admission requirements checker.
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