Exercise and Sport Science

Exercise and Sport Science takes a biological/physical approach to the study of human movement. Subject areas include: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Motor Learning and Control.

Career opportunities:

You can get jobs in

  • Assessment and monitoring of athletic performance
  • Health industry
  • Sport/exercise assessment and advising
  • Sport equipment development/testing
  • Fitness training/coaching/development
  • Exercise and sport consultants and researchers

See our career path sheets for further job opportunities

Programme Requirements

Year Papers Points
1st year

PHSE 101

PHSE 102

PHSE 103

HUBS 191

HUBS 192

STAT 110

18 points from any degree

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

2nd year

PHSE 202, PHSE 203, PHSE 204, PHSE 205, PHSE 206

PHSE 104

ANAT 250

90

18

18

3rd and 4th year

Four of PHSE 301, PHSE 302, PHSE 303, PHSE 304, PHSE 305, PHSE 314, PHSE 315, PHSE 401

54 further PHSE points at 200-level or above

126 points from any degree, including 54 points at 200-level or above

HUNT 232 recommended

72

54

126

Total   504

 

University of Otago The School of Physical Education - Te Kura Akoraka Whakakori