Study Exercise and Sport Science at Otago

• Overview
• Applying
• Contact details
• Programme requirements
• Minor subject requirements for undergraduate programmes

Overview

The list of benefits of exercise and sport participation on health, wellbeing and quality of life is continually growing. Exercise and Sport Science is an internationally recognised scientific discipline consisting of four core sub-disciplines: Biomechanics, Motor Control/Learning Development, Physiology, and Psychology.

Our curriculum is aligned with accrediting bodies in Exercise and Sport Science providing attractive career opportunities. We offer a practicum providing the opportunity to gain clinical, lab or field experience.

Exercise and sport also provide essential vehicles for societal life-long learning and wellbeing. The academic study of exercise and sport science has been, is, and will remain an important pursuit for the foreseeable future.

Applying

To apply for this major subject:

1. Select the qualification you wish to take from the list below (for undergraduate study this would be a BSc or BASc). This will take you to the relevant qualification page.
2. Click the Apply now button on the right of the qualification page. This will take you to the eVision login page where you can create your account and apply for the programme and select your major subject/s.

Contact details

School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
Tel +64 3 479 8991
Email physical-education@otago.ac.nz
Website School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
• Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
• Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)

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Programme requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Exercise and Sport Science

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPEX 101  Sport, Science and Society SPEX 102  Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance ANAT 101  Anatomy for Sport and Exercise  (or HUBS 191 and HUBS 192) PHSL 101  Physiology for Sport and Exercise  (or HUBS 191 and HUBS 192)	18 18 18 18
200-level	SPEX 201  Biomechanics SPEX 202  Motor Behaviour SPEX 203  Exercise Physiology SPEX 204  Psychology of Sport and Exercise	18 18 18 18
300-level	Four of: SPEX 301  Performance Analysis SPEX 302  Skill Acquisition across the Lifespan SPEX 303  Exercise Energetics and Physiology SPEX 304  Sport Psychology SPEX 305  Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation SPEX 316  Practicum	72
Plus	144 further points (SPEX 206 Te Pū o te Ora Māori Physical Education and Health recommended); must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science.	144
Total		360

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Minor subject requirements

Exercise and Sport Science as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, or BASc degree

Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), or Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	SPEX 102  Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance	18
200-level	Three of: SPEX 201  Biomechanics SPEX 202  Motor Behaviour SPEX 203  Exercise Physiology SPEX 204  Psychology of Sports and Exercise	54
300-level	One of: SPEX 301  Performance Analysis SPEX 302  Skill Acquisition across the Lifespan SPEX 303  Exercise Energetics and Physiology SPEX 304  Sport Psychology SPEX 305  Athletic Conditioning and Rehabilitation	18
	Note: Students should check the prerequisites for 200- and 300-level papers when selecting papers.
Total		90

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