Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Study the Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science and gain skills to lead in the sport, recreation, and exercise industry. Prepare for diverse roles with practical and theoretical knowledge in physiology, coaching, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand human movement and exercise science
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as they apply to sport and exercise.
Develop effective coaching and leadership skills
Learn to design, implement, and evaluate sports coaching and training programmes for a range of populations, including youth and athletes.
Promote health and physical wellbeing
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science at MIT gives you the expertise to motivate, empower and help others achieve their fitness goals. This 3-year degree covers physiology, nutrition, coaching, personal training, rehabilitation, sports massage, and more. Graduates are prepared for a range of roles in the sport and exercise sector, from coaching to sport science consultation, with a strong emphasis on applied learning, work experience, and community engagement.
Course Content
- Structural kinesiology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Biomechanics and applied biomechanics
- Healthy lifestyles and hauora
- Sport sociology
- Sport as a business
- Coaching pedagogy and applied sports coaching
- Exercise prescription and programming
- Research methods in sport and exercise
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Exercise programme design
- Sport and exercise nutrition
- Sport management and administration
- Applied exercise physiology
- Biochemistry
- Issues in sport and exercise psychology
- Sport and therapeutic massage
- Outdoor education
- Assessment and rehabilitation of injuries
- Community nutrition and health promotion
- Physiological preparation for sport
- Exercise prescription for special populations
- Practicum/work placement
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Health and Fitness
Education
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Self-employed or employed sport and exercise consultants
Personal trainers