Programme details

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx

Study Massey’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSpEx) and gain the knowledge and practical skills to build a rewarding career in the dynamic world of health, fitness, and physical activity.

Course description

Acquire a comprehensive, interdisciplinary grasp of essential concepts and knowledge related to sport and exercise. Subsequently, delve further by selecting one of three specialized areas. Our blended learning methodology integrates online instruction with optional on-campus workshops for face-to-face interaction, aimed at enhancing your theoretical understanding and practical abilities. This approach will enable you to effectively balance your studies, work, and leisure activities. You will obtain invaluable practical experience through our sport and exercise practicum. This experiential internship can take place anywhere in New Zealand or even abroad. You will utilize your skills and knowledge as you prepare to enter the job market.

Specialisations

Exercise Prescription
Physical Education
Sport Development

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates will prepared for a variety of careers in the growing areas of community sport, fitness, professional sport, sport administration, health and wellness, including roles in:

-Community and Commercial Sports and Fitness Centres
-Medical Centres, Hospitals, Clinics and Aged Care Facilities
-National and Regional Sporting Organisations
-Sport Events and Recreation Programmes
-Sport Venues and Facilities
-Health and Physical Activity Promotion
-High Performance Sport
-Athlete Development
-Schools and Education (further study required, such as Massey’s Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching)

Entry requirements

-All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Academic requirement:

-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:

Academic IELTS	6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
Cambridge English Qualification	B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or
Cambridge English Qualification	C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
NZ Certificate in English Language	Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
Language Certificate (Academic)	65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band
LanguageCert International ESOL	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English Test	105 overall and minimum 95 in each band