Sport and Exercise Science - Undergraduate options

Sport and Exercise Science provides skills for working with people - to make them stronger, faster, more efficient, more able to deal with stress and less susceptible to injury.

Undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science

Undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science involves the study of physiological, psychological, biomechanical, neuro-motor and sociological influences on human performance in sport, work and exercise. Laboratory work plays an important part of the programme and is based around the analysis and evaluation of data collected from humans playing sport, at work, or undergoing physical rehabilitation.

Postgraduate Sport and Exercise Science

With internationally recognised scholars on staff, the Department of Sport and Exercise Science is committed to the University's mandate of producing high quality research. The department has excellent equipment and facilities that support laboratory work and staff/student research. Health and Performance practices are a part of The University of Auckland Clinics at Tāmaki Innovation Campus and include the Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic, the Exercise Rehabilitation Clinic, UniSports Centre for Sport Performance and Training Centre, and the Biomechanics Laboratory. These practices are an integral part of the Department’s academic courses and research activity and serve as an interface with the public in sporting, rehabilitation and health contexts.

A graduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science can be an important step toward a rewarding and successful career. All postgraduate degrees provide the opportunity for students to achieve an advanced level of knowledge in a range of areas relevant to sport, exercise, health and movement science. The PGDipSci and BSc(Hons) permit an introduction to academic research in the latter half of a one year programme of study. Research-based degrees such as MSc and PhD permit intensive research experience using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities under the close supervision of highly qualified academic staff. Postgraduate study is also available in the area of cardiac rehabilitation and in exercise rehabilitation for neuro-musculo-skeletal problems.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Sport and Exercise Science major

Single or first major must include:

• 60 points: SPORTSCI 101–103, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142
• 15 points from PSYCH 108, 109
• 75 points: SPORTSCI 201–204, MEDSCI 205
• 60 points: SPORTSCI 301, 303–305

Second major must include:

• 60 points: SPORTSCI 101–103, BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142
• 15 points from PSYCH 108, 109
• 75 points: SPORTSCI 201–204, MEDSCI 205
• 45 points: SPORTSCI 301, 303–305

The BIOSCI 107, MEDSCI 142, MEDSCI 205, PSYCH 108 or 109 courses are offered by other departments. These courses are prerequisites for the Sport and Exercise Science BSc programme. Students are advised to enrol in these courses as soon as enrolments open. Failure to take these courses as prescribed will entail a disruption in the programme plan and may prevent students enrolling in courses for which they are prerequisites. Please refer to the University Calendar for regulations.

Please note:
How you structure your programme and choose your optional courses will affect your eligibility for the BSc(Hons) degree or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cardiac Rehabilitation or Exercise Rehabilitation offered by the department. Similarly, if you intend to study for conjoint degree programmes, you will need to carefully select your choices. Specific information and recommendations are available in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science handbook and applicants are strongly encouraged to seek further advice.

Stage I courses

Three courses are offered at Stage I. SPORTSCI 101, SPORTSCI 103 and SPORTSCI 105 are compulsory for students planning to major in Sport and Exercise Science.

The programme will suit the needs of students seeking a career in the fields connected with sport, exercise, health, ergonomics and/or rehabilitation. The course does not aim to produce expertise specifically for recreation management or physical education teaching, although a number of graduates have developed successful careers in these areas. Examples of potential careers include: Sport and Exercise Scientist/Researcher, Cardiac/Exercise Rehabilitation Adviser, Rehabilitation Case Manager, Injury Prevention Consultant, Community Health Adviser, Occupational Health and Safety Consultant, Sport Science Consultant (in Exercise, Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics), Gym Manager/Owner, School Sports Coordinator, Medical Products Representative, Sporting Goods Representative.

For further information, refer to the Sport and Exercise Science Handbook

or contact the Stage I/Undergraduate Adviser for Sport and Exercise Science

Dr Sharon Walt
Room 331, Level 3
Building 731
Tāmaki Innovation Campus
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86865

Alternatively, staff at the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, located on Level 3 of Building 734 (Tamaki Campus), can help you with general enquiries and refer you on to the relevant academic advisors. Their opening hours are 8.30am - 5pm.

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86887
Email: ugadvice-sportsci@auckland.ac.nz
Web: www.ses.auckland.ac.nz

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• General Education requirements for undergraduates
• Postgraduate Sport and Exercise Science