Overview

Subject areas covered in the Sport and Exercise Science program at Waikato Institute of Technology include coaching, exercise physiology, sport nutrition and psychology, biomechanics, sport rehabilitation, and personal training.

You will also undertake research projects with clients and work alongside industry professionals, providing valuable networking and relationship opportunities. You will grow practical, industry-relevant experiences using the same state-of-the-art sports testing and consulting facilities used by national and international athletes.

What you will learn

All third-year students will complete practical experiences in their specific areas of interest. These may be accrued by placements at local gymnasiums, working with clients for injury rehabilitation, nutrition, physical conditioning and performance assessment and improvement. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake research projects with clients and work alongside respected industry professionals.

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Career/further opportunities

Graduates may be employed in a wide range of areas within the sport science, health and fitness, and education sectors including local and regional sports organisations, health and fitness centres, community health, and personal and team fitness training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Coaching Pedagogy

Exercise Physiology

Advanced Exercise Programme Design

Biomechanical Applications in Sport and Exercise

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Sport Nutrition

Motor Learning and Control

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are required to have:

NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and, Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above);

OR

A minimum of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects (15 credits per subject) including English and a Science subject or Physical Education. In addition candidates are required to have gained a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or P?ngarau on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), plus a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo M?ori, 4 credits of which must be in Reading and 4 credits in Writing;

OR

An equivalent or relevant level 4 qualification as approved by the Team Manager or delegated authority.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 NZD / year

≈ 26000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8508 NZD / year

≈ 8508 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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