Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
University of Canterbury
Gain advanced sport science expertise and upskill for roles in the sporting industry with the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science at UC.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Expertise in Modern Sport Science
Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of sport science applied in professional and community sporting sectors.
Specialist Knowledge and Upskilling
Upskill and update your sport science expertise for career advancement or to adapt to new developments in the field.
Applied Knowledge of Exercise, Biomechanics, and Psychology
Develop understanding in areas such as biomechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, health behaviour change, and rehabilitation.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science (PGCertSS) at the University of Canterbury provides graduates or current professionals in the sporting industry advanced knowledge in sport science. The qualification can be completed in 6 months full-time and covers modern sport science topics, equipping students to stand out in a rapidly developing field and to pursue roles such as sports scientist, team consultant, or fitness coordinator.
Course Content
- SSCI403 Innovation in Sport and Exercise (compulsory)
- Electives in areas such as: Exercise science, biomechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, health behaviour change
- SSCI405 Special Topic: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- SSCI408 Sport Science Independent Study
- SSCI409 Extreme Sport Science
- SSCI410 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- SSCI411 Exercise Rehabilitation for those with Cardiac, Chronic, or Complex Conditions
- HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
- HLTH661 Advanced Pathophysiology
- HLTH662 Advanced Health Assessment
- HLTH692 Evidence for Clinical Practice
What you need to know first
A sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree (or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport & Recreation
Health
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Development officer for sporting and health organisations
Corporate and community health and fitness consultant