Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
A one-year full-time (or part-time) graduate qualification designed for those seeking advanced knowledge and professional skills in sport and exercise science—including pathways in strength and conditioning and clinical exercise science. Work placement and practical classes are essential elements of the programme.
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 sport and exercise science knowledge
Apply current concepts in human performance and clinical exercise science to real-world scenarios.
Specialise in strength and conditioning or clinical exercise science
Choose from elective pathways to build expertise in a selected area relevant to the sport and exercise science industry.
Undertake applied research
Complete a substantial research project relevant to sport and exercise science.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science gives graduates from an allied health, physical education, or related background the advanced knowledge, specialist skills, and professional experience to develop a career in sport and exercise science. The programme offers elective modules in strength and conditioning or clinical exercise science (REPS accredited), and incorporates work-based learning and applied research. Graduates will be prepared for roles as exercise consultants, therapists, or rehabilitation coaches, or for progression into postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Compulsory module: Research Topics in Sport and Exercise
- Elective modules (examples): Exercise Programming and Design, Lifestyle, Nutrition and Health, Exercise Physiology, Advanced Programming and Design, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Injury, Advanced Sport Coaching, Physiological Preparation for Sport, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Practicum, and other approved modules
- Strength and conditioning pathway
- Clinical exercise science pathway (REPS accredited)
- Work placement and practical experience
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree (three-year) in allied health or physical education (NZ or approved overseas qualification)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Exercise Science
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Exercise consultant
Exercise therapist