If you love to move and you have high energy, study Sport and Exercise. This quality degree will lead to a rewarding career in the areas of sport, recreation and fitness and is also a valuable qualification for those seeking entry to careers in the police, Fire Service, armed forces and other public service careers.

You will initially study foundation sports management and sport science papers, and then choose your preferred subject specialisation as your degree major for years two and three. An invigorating combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience will ensure studying towards your degree keeps you uplifted and energised.

This is a top quality academic degree with the choice of majoring in Recreation Management, Exercise Science/Health Promotion or PE (Physical Education) Teaching

• Papers include anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, endurance conditioning, rehabilitation, nutrition, psychology, research, communication, business and marketing
• Our students work with the best specialist equipment in our Human Performance Centre including a VO2 metabolic cart (need to list one or two more things)
• Students get regular opportunities to test and work with top local athletes.

Career Opportunities

There are three pathways students can take within the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise:

Physical Education Teaching / Coaching

This pathway is designed for people wishing to coach or move into Physical Education and Health teaching in secondary schools. The pathway provides an in depth background in exercise science, health, and physical activity. The pathway essentially develops skills in pedagogy which are applicable to teaching and coaching environments.

Exercise Science / Health Promotion

This pathway is suited to students interested in sport sciences, conditioning, rehabilitation and health promotion.

Sport and Leisure Management

This pathway is designed for students interested in opportunities such as event and facility management, sports coordinators in schools or sports associations, and recreation planners in local government, funding agencies, and sports groups. Students also complete papers aligned to the teaching pathway to develop necessary people skills and to experience a broad range of exercise and leisure activities.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfactorily complete and be awarded the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise a student must achieve a minimum of 360 credits in accordance with the Programme Schedule for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise.

• a minimum of 210 credits at the NZQA 6 and 7 level
• a minimum of 90 credits at the 7 level
• a maximum of 150 credits at the 5 level