You will initially study foundation sports management, exercsie conditioning, nutrition and sport science/sports performance papers. You then choose your preferred subject specialisation. An invigorating combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience with small classes will ensure studying towards your degree keeps you uplifted,energised and industry ready.
This is a quality academic degree with the choice of majoring in Leisure/Recreation Management, Exercise Science/Health Promotion or Teaching/Coaching
Papers include anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, exercise/strength conditioning, nutrition, sports performance, industry placements, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, psychology, research, communication, business and marketing, event management and applied studies in sport science/management/teaching
Our students work with the best specialist equipment in our Human Performance Centre, including a VO2 metabolic cart, EMG, ECG, anti gravity treadmill, 3D Body Composition analyser, Wattbikes, an eccentric bike, and various testing and exercise apparatus.
Students get regular opportunities to test and work with top local athletes. Our degree has a sport science base with additional focus on health and wellbenig through lifestyle, nutrition and exercise.
Career Opportunities
There are three career pathways students can take within the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise:
Physical Education Teaching/Coaching
This pathway is designed for people wishing to coach or move into Physical Education and Health teaching in secondary schools. The pathway provides an in depth background in exercise science, health, and physical activity. The pathway essentially develops skills in pedagogy which are applicable to teaching and coaching environments.
Exercise Science/Health Promotion
This pathway is suited to students interested in sport sciences, conditioning, rehabilitation and health promotion.
Sport and Leisure Management
This pathway is designed for students interested in opportunities such as event and facility management, sports coordinators in schools or sports associations, and recreation planners in local government, funding agencies, and sports groups. Students also complete papers aligned to the teaching pathway to develop necessary people skills and to experience a broad range of exercise and leisure activities.
Satisfactory Completion
To satisfactorily complete and be awarded the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise a student must achieve a minimum of 360 credits in accordance with the Programme Schedule for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise.
a minimum of 210 credits at the NZQA 6 and 7 level
a minimum of 90 credits at the 7 level
a maximum of 150 credits at the 5 level
Candidates completing the Physical Education Teaching pathway shall include
SE6248 Exercise Physiology
SE6241 Fitness Assessment and Programming
SE6247 Psychology
SE7342 Exercise and Nutrition as Therapy and/or SE73341 Applied Sport Science
SE7344 Applied Pedagogy in Sport and Physical Education
Candidates completing the Exercise Science/Health Promotion pathway shall include
SE6248 Exercise Physiology
SE6241 Fitness Assessment and Programming
SE7341 Applied Sports Science
SE7342 Exercise and Nutrition as Therapy
Candidates completing the Sport and Leisure Management pathway shall include
SE6202 Management for Professional Practice
SE6282 Programming Outdoor Education
SE7330 Marketing and Economics in the Leisure Industry
SE7331 Applied Sport and Leisure Management
Direncanakan Juli 2025
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill Campus,
133 Tay Street,
INVERCARGILL,
Invercargill Central,
9810, New Zealand
School Leavers
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 - Three subjects at Level 3 or above made up of the following:
14 credits each, in three approved subjects
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required
Notwithstanding the stated criteria, applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a likelihood of success in the programme. This includes commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. This includes successful completion of a programme of study at Level 4 or above and/or commitment to a sporting code and/or recent experience working in a sport and exercise related capacity in a sports related business or gym.
English Language Requirements
IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
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