Bachelor of Applied Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A three-year, practical Bachelor’s degree in Sport, Exercise and Health, equipping graduates with leadership, communication, and applied skills for industry roles or further study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in sport, exercise, and health
Demonstrate the ability to integrate theory and applied skills in a variety of professional contexts within sport, exercise, and health sectors.
Project management and community engagement
Design, lead, and deliver community-based projects in health and sport contexts throughout the programme.
Communication and leadership
What You're Signing Up For
Deepen your knowledge with this highly regarded Bachelor of Applied Science, based on practical experiences and problem-based learning. Develop skills and understanding in sport, exercise, and health as well as communication, academic writing, and project management. Complete practical community projects and gain real-world industry experience within your chosen field. Specialise in Advanced Sport, Exercise, Health, or Massage in year two, and undertake industry-relevant projects throughout.
Course Content
- Anatomy and physiology
- Coaching and leadership
- Motor learning and biomechanics
- Initiatives of health
- Understanding communities in Applied Science
- Concepts of exercise
- Personal and professional development
- Professional Practice (Fundamentals, Relationships, Reflective practice, Leadership)
- Applied sport sociology
- Coaching in the community
- Nutrition and psychology for performance
- Exercise in communities
- Behaviour change in Applied Science
- Functional assessment and clinical reasoning
- Pathology for Applied Science
- Noho Marae and Kawa Whakaruruhau
- Research for Applied Science
- Special topic - Theory and Practice
- Leadership in Applied Science
- Entrepreneurship in Applied Science
- Capstone - Project Delivery
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Exercise
Health
Massage Therapy
Community Health Promotion
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport and exercise practitioners in public or private organisations
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.