The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science gives students expertise in a career in the sporting industry, or allows those already the in the field an opportunity to upskill and update their sport science knowledge.
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PGCertSS requires a compulsory course and 30 points of optional courses.
Compulsory course:
SSCI 403 The Competitive Edge: Innovation in Sport Science
Optional courses:
A minimum of 30 points selected from the list of courses. Courses cover areas such as exercise science, biomechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, or health behaviour change.
SSCI 407 and 408 will be offered and tailored to the direction of study for each student.
SSCI 407 Advanced Strength and Conditioning (30 pts)
SSCI 408 Sport Science Independent Study (30 pts)
BIOL 462 Medical Biochemistry (15 pts)
BIOL 481 Environmental Animal Physiology (15 pts)
HLTH 409 Health and Culture (30 pts)
HLTH 430 Motivating Behaviour Change I (30 pts)
HLTH 431 Motivating Behaviour Change II (30 pts)
HLTH 463 Whānau and Community Health (30 pts)
Please contact the Programme Coordinator for more information on how to enrol in an SSCI course.
Pathways include:
Graduates of this Certificate will have a solid grounding in modern sport science. Potential roles for graduates include:
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
