Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
Sport & Recreation
A course by
SIT
A high-quality degree for a fulfilling career in sport, exercise, recreation management, fitness, health, or teaching/coaching, with practical experiences, specialisations, and real-world placements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 3 years
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Develop professional practice for sport and exercise industries
Demonstrate professional skills, ethical attitudes, and values to operate safely and effectively in sport, recreation, and exercise environments.
Apply scientific knowledge to sport and exercise
Integrate sport science, physiology, nutrition, and psychology concepts to improve health and performance at the individual and community level.
Demonstrate practical and coaching skills
Effectively coach and teach in diverse sport and recreation contexts, drawing on pedagogy, communication, and leadership best practice.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise is designed for those passionate about movement and active lifestyles. It combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles in sport, exercise, recreation management, fitness, health promotion, or teaching/coaching. Students study foundation sports management, exercise science, nutrition, sports performance, and choose from majors in Leisure/Recreation Management, Exercise Science/Health Promotion, or Teaching/Coaching. The program features small classes, industry-standard equipment and placements, and a mix of applied and academic learning.
Course Content
- Professional practice in sport, recreation, and exercise in Aotearoa/New Zealand
- Health aspects of exercise and nutrition
- Strength conditioning and industry placement
- Functional anatomy
- Physiology for health and exercise
- Managing sport and recreation
- Sport performance
- Sport pedagogy in Aotearoa/New Zealand
- Aquatics and water safety skills
- Conditioning for endurance sport
- Coaching internship
- Outdoor and mountain-based recreation skills
- Research and statistics for sport & exercise
- Fitness assessment and programming
- Management for professional practice
- Industry or group projects in sport and exercise
- Nutrition and exercise metabolism
- Psychology in sport, health and education
- Clinical exercise physiology
- Programming for outdoor education
- Industry and research internships
- Marketing and economics in the leisure industry
- Applied leisure management
- Applied human movement and biomechanics
- Applied sport science
- Exercise and nutrition as therapy
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Applied pedagogy in sport and physical education
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance: 14 credits each in three approved subjects, plus 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above, and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
Or demonstration of likelihood of success through recent relevant experience or sporting involvement
Applicants over 20: evidence of ability to succeed, e.g., successful study at Level 4+ or recent relevant experience
All applicants: police vetting for placement agencies
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Fitness
Recreation
Health Promotion
Teaching
Coaching
Event Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Physical Education Teacher
Sport Coach
Exercise Scientist
Personal Trainer
Recreation Manager
Sport/Leisure Manager
Health Promotion Worker
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