Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree with Honours
Level 8
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Health » Other Health » Human Movement and Sports Science
Strategic Purpose Statement
This programme is designed to provide education in research methods, academic study and practical applications of sport and exercise science.
Graduate profile
It is intended that students will develop:
* The skills of critical analysis
* Intellectual independence
* Research capabilities
* A systematic and coherent understanding of the published literature and key principles in the student's specialist area
* The ability to undertake effective self-directed study
* The ability to apply the theoretical knowledge gained to the effective practice of sport and exercise science in practical and applied situations
Education pathways
Students may meet pre-requisite requirements for further academic study in sport and exercise science. Students who successfully complete the BSpExSc (Honours) programme to a high level may be eligible to enter a PhD programme within New Zealand or overseas.
Employment pathways
Graduates may enter employment in a variety of areas in Sport and Exercise Science and related health fields. Students may be employed in management positions in areas of Sport, Fitness, Recreation, and Prevention. They may also be employed as specialist fitness consultants, personal trainers or establish themselves as private fitness consultants. They may gain employment in areas of sports coaching and teaching.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
a) Applicants are required to have gained a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the
Waikato Institute of Technology, with a grades average of B or better in the final year of
full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), and a grade of B or better in the third
year research project (or equivalent); or
b) Have an equivalent undergraduate degree.
1.2 Selection Criteria
a) Every applicant will attend a selection interview.
b) Where there are more applications than the number of places available, selection will be
determined on the basis of:
i) academic ability as demonstrated in the applicant's undergraduate degree, and
ii) prior experience in sport and exercise science.
1.3 English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English
Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By Quality Assurance Division, NZQA
Number WK2486
Status Current
Created 2003-08-14 12:13:19.0
Next Review 2017-12-17 00:00:00.0
Content
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) programme consists of two core courses: SPPG001; Advanced Research Methods (30 Credit Points) and SPPG012; Dissertation (60 Credit Points). A 30-credit point specialist option course must also be completed

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