Course details

Summary

Get the skills you need to work in sports and fitness. Study anatomy and physiology to understand what is happening in a sportsperson’s body. Learn nutrition and fuel the body with healthy foods. Design effective exercise programmes.

What you will learn

• Learn about anatomy, exercise physiology and nutrition
• Carry out fitness testing
• Practice specialized training methods eg agility, plyometrics and speed
• Gain knowledge in resistance training and programme design
• Learn to provide group training, coaching and group exercise
• Develop industry-relevant business skills
• Participate in an industry work placement

Career options

• Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Sports Coach
• Sports Coordinator
• Health and Nutrition Promoter

Further study options

Diploma in Exercise Science

Entry criteria

• 50 credits NCEA at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including English, Sciences (from Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and one other subject.
• Or equivalent personal, practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind.
• You will also need a current comprehensive Certificate in First Aid or have completed one by the end of Trimester One, Year 1 and have the physical capability to complete the programme.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no sub score less than 5.0; TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) score of 46 (with a writing score of 20); Cambridge English Test - FCE with a pass at Grade C or CAE with a score of 47; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PToE (Academic) score of 42; New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 4 with the Academic endorsement.