Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Massey University
Massey's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSpEx) equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills for careers in sport, exercise, and health sectors, with study available full-time, part-time, online, or on-campus.
NZ$42,300
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop interdisciplinary knowledge in sport and exercise
Gain understanding of key sport and exercise concepts, health promotion, and physical activity.
Specialise in chosen area
Choose between Exercise Prescription, Physical Education, and Sport Development to gain deeper expertise.
About This Course
Join one of New Zealand’s biggest sectors with Massey’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise. This interdisciplinary degree offers students theoretical and practical understanding of sport and exercise science, physical education, and sport development. The programme uses blended learning, featuring both online delivery and optional on-campus workshops, and includes a hands-on practicum that can be completed throughout New Zealand or overseas, giving students real-world experience. Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers in sport, exercise, and related health industries.
Course Content
- Introduction to Exercise and Training
- Functional Anatomy
- Introduction to Sport Organisations and Development
- Sociology of Sport and Exercise
- Introduction to Physical Education
- Introduction to Human Movement and Hauora
- Health Communication
- Sport and Exercise Practicum
- Majors: Exercise Prescription, Physical Education, Sport Development
- Elective courses in related areas
Entry Requirements
University entrance requirements for undergraduate study at Massey University
Build towards these roles
Community and commercial sports and fitness centresMedical centres, hospitals, clinics and aged care facilitiesNational and regional sporting organisationsSport events and recreation programmesSport venues and facilitiesHealth and physical activity promotionHigh performance sportAthlete developmentSchools and education (with further study, e.g. Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching)
