Manukau Institute of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Level 7)

Course Description

Programme highlights Become a leader in applied sport and science, and gain real-world experience in a sport, recreation, outdoors, fitness or education organisation. Combine practical skills and theoretical knowledge in both the sporting and scientific domains and specialise in disciplines such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, coaching, personal training, rehabilitation, sport massage, strength and conditioning or nutrition for performance or special populations. Apply your skills, including designing training programmes, developing injury prevention measures and preparing athletes for performance, in practicals, projects, labs and in the community. In your final year, you will complete a research project.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Self-employed or employed consultants, self employed Personal Trainers, advisors in specialists fields (rehabilitation, personal training, coaching, sports science, community health, nutrition, psychology), employment opportunities at gymnasia, recreation centres, sport trusts, educational institutions, sport medicine and physiotherapist clinics as managers, coaches, consultants, performers, lecturers, teachers, trainers, therapists.




Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Level 7) Manukau Institute of Technology