Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness & Sport)

Summary

Gain advanced practical skills for the exercise industry with the UCOL Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness & Sport) programme with majors in Physical Health and Wellness, Strength and Conditioning, and Sport and Recreation Management.

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Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Duration: 3 years, full-time (part-time options may be available)

Dates:
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Need Some Advice?Contact UsPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.If you are passionate about using exercise to bring about positive change in the health and well-being of individuals and communities, the UCOL Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness & Sport) will provide you with specialist knowledge and skills to start a career in the exercise industry.

You'll progressively gain competencies and confidence to identify, plan, implement, evaluate and report on the impact of structured physical-activity opportunities and services delivered to clientele within your community. On completion of the programme graduates, with the appropriate majors, will be able to register with Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ) as an Exercise and Sport Scientist.

Contextualised learning
Different from other degree programmes, you'll learn fundamental knowledge and skills in context. So, rather than just learning the theory in a foundation course, then build on it with practical knowledge, you'll learn the knowledge and gain the practical skills together.

To further build on this, you'll be provided with many opportunities to apply your knowledge in supervised training environments. Firstly working one-on-one, with apparently healthy clients, then with groups, and then clients/communities requiring specialised programming needs (both in the sports, active-recreation and clinical health area). Thereafter, students have opportunities to confirm their elected major and develop skills as an independent practitioner or project manager.

Majors
Although learners will elect a major at the start of their degree, the first two years have been designed to give learners a 'taste' of all the majors. Before starting their final year of study, students can confirm or change to one of the majors that suits their career plans the best:

• Physical Health and Wellness
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sport and Recreation Management

Practical experience
This degree comprises a large practicum component designed to create work-ready graduates as follows:

• First year - 100 hours
• Second year -  120 hours
• Third year - 360 hours