Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Exercise your mind

		Do you want to turn your passion for sport and exercise into a career packed full of physical activity?

With a degree in sport and exercise science that’s exactly what you’ll get as you immerse yourself in sports development and research, performance and management. You could find yourself in a gym, a sports science lab, a community exercise setting or out on the field coaching or managing individuals and teams as they strive to be the best they can be in the sports and exercise world. You’ll acquire a wide range of skills for communicating, negotiating, researching and problem-solving with people from all walks of life, from the serious sports professional to the casual gym-goer.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet degree standard entry requirements. Approved bridging/foundation programmes include: the NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise, and the NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
• PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.

• Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment.  RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact [email protected].