Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)

Summary

This programme is for those who would like to extend their undergraduate degree with specialist research skills and knowledge in sport and exercise science.

The programme is research intensive and involves papers including Advanced Research Methods (30 credits), a dissertation (60 credits) and a selected specialist area (30 credits).

Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.

What you'll learn

Students are able to tailor their programme to suit their needs.

There are options in:

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology Sport Coaching
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Sport Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Psychology

Additional information

Students will study at Wintec’s Centre for Sport Science & Human Performance which is located at the Rotokauri Campus. The laboratories are fully equipped and accredited with Sport Science New Zealand and are amongst New Zealand's best sport science facilities. Students will have access to ‘state of the art’ sport testing and consulting, as used by national and international athletes.

Career/further opportunities

Graduates may be employed as a tertiary teacher, in research and sport consultancy, and more specialised roles in sport science at regional and national level, or enter into further tertiary study at Master or Doctorate level.