Course details

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Study the Bachelor of Sport Science and Human Performance and turn your passion into a rewarding and dynamic career. In this programme, you will gain the skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded practitioner of sport and exercise science. Subject areas covered include coaching, exercise physiology, sport nutrition and psychology, biomechanics, sport rehabilitation, and personal training.

You will also undertake research projects with clients and work alongside industry professionals, providing valuable networking and relationship opportunities. You will grow practical, industry-relevant experiences using the same state-of-the-art sports testing and consulting facilities used by national and international athletes.

Discover the exciting world of sport and exercise science and press the play button to find out about our study options and career pathways. 

About the provider

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.