Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
An intensive, one-year (full-time or part-time) research-focused honours programme for students seeking advanced knowledge and specialist skills in sport and exercise science.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced research skills
Gain expertise in research methodologies and undertake an independent dissertation project in a chosen specialist area of sport and exercise science.
Apply specialist knowledge
Deepen knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport coaching, rehabilitation, nutrition, and sport and exercise psychology.
Engage in applied learning
Apply theoretical and practical learning using state-of-the-art sport science facilities, bridging the gap between academic concepts and industry applications.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) at Wintec is a research-intensive postgraduate degree designed for those wishing to extend their undergraduate qualifications with advanced research skills in sport and exercise science. The programme consists of advanced modules in research methods, a dissertation, and specialist topics such as biomechanics, sport psychology, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, nutrition, and professional practice. Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry-informed teaching, and can tailor their study to their individual interests and career goals.
Course Content
- Advanced Research Methods (30 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Biomechanics
- Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology
- Advanced Topics in Nutrition
- Advanced Sports Coaching
- Advanced Topics in Rehabilitation
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Strength and Conditioning
- Professional Practice
- Advanced Vocational Elective
- Special Topic
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Wintec) with a B average or better in the final year (or part-time equivalent), and a B or better in the third year research project (or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Exercise Science
Higher Education
Sport Consultancy
Future employment opportunities might be
Tertiary teacher in research and sport consultancy
Specialised roles in sport science (regional/national level)
Sport Science and Performance Specialist