Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
University of Canterbury
Gain advanced sport science expertise and upskill for roles in the sporting industry with the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science at UC.
NZ$5,144
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Core skills this course teaches
Expertise in Modern Sport Science
Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of sport science applied in professional and community sporting sectors.
Specialist Knowledge and Upskilling
Upskill and update your sport science expertise for career advancement or to adapt to new developments in the field.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science (PGCertSS) at the University of Canterbury provides graduates or current professionals in the sporting industry advanced knowledge in sport science. The qualification can be completed in 6 months full-time and covers modern sport science topics, equipping students to stand out in a rapidly developing field and to pursue roles such as sports scientist, team consultant, or fitness coordinator.
Course Content
- SSCI403 Innovation in Sport and Exercise (compulsory)
- Electives in areas such as: Exercise science, biomechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, health behaviour change
- SSCI405 Special Topic: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- SSCI408 Sport Science Independent Study
- SSCI409 Extreme Sport Science
- SSCI410 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- SSCI411 Exercise Rehabilitation for those with Cardiac, Chronic, or Complex Conditions
- HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
- HLTH661 Advanced Pathophysiology
- HLTH662 Advanced Health Assessment
- HLTH692 Evidence for Clinical Practice
Entry Requirements
A sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree (or equivalent)
Build towards these roles
Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning SpecialistDevelopment officer for sporting and health organisationsCorporate and community health and fitness consultantHealth promotion/lifestyle consultantAthletic/sports programme coordinator
Build skills in these industries
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