Master of Sport Science

Summary

For those with an interest in pursuing a career in sports and sport science, this coursework-based Master’s degree allows you to specialise or broaden your expertise.

Courses will draw on sport science research, as well as experts in the field from within and outside UC, to provide you with contemporary knowledge and skills. You will have flexibility to choose courses covering biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, sport nutrition, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis.

This 18-month Master’s degree could lead to a career in high performance sport in New Zealand or overseas, or allow established professionals to upskill and update their sport science knowledge.

Why study a Master of Sport Science at UC?

• 18-month applied master’s degree.
• The Master of Sport Science is designed to meet the need for high-level sport scientists, coaches, and high performance managers employed in professional and semi-professional sport and at various sporting institutes.
• Lecturers are involved in sport science, coaching, 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 postgraduate degree will allow you to stand out in a competitive job market whether in New Zealand or overseas.
• If undertaking the dissertation option, you will graduate with the knowledge and skills to pursue entry into a PhD.

Subjects and Courses

• SSCI403 Innovation in Sport and Exercise
• SSCI407 Coaching Physical Performance
• HLTH464 Research Approaches for Health and Sport
• SSCI680 Sport Science Research Project (30 points)
• SSCI681 Sport Science Dissertation (60 points)
• HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
• HLTH661 Advanced Pathophysiology
• HLTH662 Advanced Health Assessment
• HLTH692 Evidence for Clinical Practice
• SSCI404 Advanced Internship for Sport Science
• SSCI405 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