Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Sport and Exercise
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Invercargill Campus
Summary
You will initially study foundation sports management, exercise conditioning, nutrition and sport science/sports performance papers. You then choose your preferred subject specialisation. An invigorating combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience with small classes will ensure studying towards your degree keeps you uplifted, energised and industry ready.This is a quality academic degree with the choice of majoring in Leisure/Recreation Management, Exercise Science/Health Promotion or Teaching/CoachingPapers include anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, exercise/strength conditioning, nutrition, sports performance, industry placements, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, psychology, research, communication, business and marketing, event management and applied studies in sport science/management/teachingOur students work with the best specialist equipment in our Human Performance Centre, including a VO2 metabolic cart, EMG, ECG, anti gravity treadmill, 3D Body Composition analyser, Wattbikes, an eccentric bike, and various testing and exercise apparatus.Students get regular opportunities to test and work with top local athletes. Our degree has a sport science base with additional focus on health and wellbenig through lifestyle, nutrition and exercise.
Entry criteria
School Leavers
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 - Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:
14 credits each, in three approved subjects- Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing
- Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required
Notwithstanding the stated criteria, applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a likelihood of success in the programme. This includes commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. This includes successful completion of a programme of study at Level 4 or above and/or commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
All applicants will be required to undergo police vetting for criminal convictions. This information will be shared as required with any placement agency as the majority of agencies working with children and young person’s now require this information to assist them in determining whether to accept students on placement. It is the agency’s right not to accept students and therefore some criminal convictions may seriously impede the student ability to complete the qualification.
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