Study sport and exercise science to unlock peak athletic performance and revolutionise training methods, using biomechanics, physiology and health assessments.
Within this major you’ll explore four themes: strength and conditioning, performance analysis, biomechanics and exercise physiology. You’ll learn how to assess a person’s or team’s performance and needs, and will be able to prescribe appropriate exercise programmes.
This major has a strong connection to the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), which is globally known for its exercise science research, and our graduates go on to a range of exciting careers.
This is part of the Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health.
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In your first year you’ll develop foundational knowledge for the sport, health and exercise sector as well as skills in academic writing, critical thinking and the presentation of ideas. In your second semester, you’ll become familiar with applied anatomy and physiology, and the factors that influence human performance.
You’ll also take the first two courses for your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
You’ll choose from a range of courses to further your understanding of sports biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology and other factors that impact human movement during sport and exercise. Based on proven scientific research, these courses help you become familiar with the most effective training and performance methods.
Choose four from:
You’ll also continue to take courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
You’ll further develop your ability to create sport and exercise programmes to help athletes and teams perform at their best. The advanced level courses you can choose from range from biomechanics to sport performance, and there’s a strong emphasis on applying your knowledge.
Choose two from:
You’ll also take the final courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.
*If you complete these courses and 140 hours of professional practice, you can apply to become a Level 1 registered exercise and sport scientist.
#These courses are beneficial for working in sport performance analysis, and after completing these courses you can apply to become a Level 1 accredited analyst with the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport.
Work integrated learning is the final part of your degree. This is your chance to apply what you’ve learnt in a workplace related to your studies, gain experience in the sport, exercise and health industries, and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.
Your workplace experience is part of this Year 3 course:
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