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Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Rotokauri Campus
Summary
Study the Bachelor of Sport Science and Human Performance and turn your passion into a rewarding and dynamic career. In this programme, you will gain the skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded practitioner of sport and exercise science. Subject areas covered include coaching, exercise physiology, sport nutrition and psychology, biomechanics, sport rehabilitation, and personal training.
You will also undertake research projects with clients and work alongside industry professionals, providing valuable networking and relationship opportunities. You will grow practical, industry-relevant experiences using the same state-of-the-art sports testing and consulting facilities used by national and international athletes.
What you will learnAll third-year students will complete practical experiences in their specific areas of interest. These may be accrued by placements at local gymnasiums, working with clients for injury rehabilitation, nutrition, physical conditioning and performance assessment and improvement. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake research projects with clients and work alongside respected industry professionals.
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Entry criteria
General academic admission
Candidates are required to have:
NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and (2) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above);
OR
- A minimum of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects (15 credits per subject) including English and a Science subject or Physical Education. (1) In addition candidates are required to have gained a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), (2) plus a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori, 4 credits of which must be in Reading and 4 credits in Writing;
OR
- An equivalent or relevant level 4 qualification as approved by the Team Manager or delegated authority.
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