
- Location
Dunedin
- Duration
- Six months full-time; twelve months part-time
- Delivery
Blended, distance delivery
- Credits
- 60
- Level
- 8
- Start
- February
- Apply
- Until start date
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LocationIntakeStudy breaks
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Dunedin22 February 202119 April 2021 - 30 April 2021
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Dunedin22 February 202119 April 2021 - 30 April 2021
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Dunedin22 February 202119 April 2021 - 30 April 2021
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Dunedin19 July 20214 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
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Dunedin19 July 20214 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
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Dunedin19 July 20214 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
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Dunedin21 February 202218 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
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Dunedin21 February 202218 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
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Dunedin21 February 202218 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
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Dunedin18 July 20223 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
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Dunedin18 July 20223 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
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Dunedin18 July 20223 October 2022 - 14 October 2022
With specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership
This qualification will help you extend and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the underpinning base theories and procedures that are relevant to the practice environment.
You will have completed applied project work, which allows you to address your practice from multiple perspectives and position your practice within a wider industry context. This qualification prepares you for further postgraduate study or a career in sport or exercise.
Graduates of this programme can expect to gain employment at competent practitioner level within a professional organisational setting. This may include government or non-government sport (particularly performance analysis and physical conditioning), rehabilitation, exercise and wellness promotion, fitness industry roles and employee fitness. Students will be trained in the introduction to Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning and Exercise Leadership and will complete industry projects within their chosen field of practice.
Entry requirements
Minimum academic entry criteria
- The Bachelor of Applied Science (Level 7), or an equivalent qualification at bachelor level in a related discipline, or equivalent documented professional experience.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Additional criteria
- All applicants who are accepted must obtain a First Aid Certificate, and complete the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 (including police vetting), prior to commencing classes.
Covid-19 vaccination
- Whilst you don’t need to provide us with evidence of your vaccination status to study this programme, please note that some placement providers may ask you for this.
Pathways into this programme
Applicants without a base degree need to discuss options with the programme teaching team. Please email ebsTOO@op.ac.nz
Additional costs
Learners are expected to purchase a uniform ($200) - this is important for industry placements. In addition it is suggested that you have your own laptop/tablet that you are able to bring with you.
You will study
Within this programme you will chose one of the specialty areas; performance analysis, physical conditioning or exercise and health. These areas will have industry experience within them where you are applying the theory you are learning. In addition you will study a course in professional development which will prepare you to work within the industry and assist you to understand your learning needs.
Your workload
This is a full time programme of study and students are expected to complete 30-35 hours per week. This programme is taught with intensive blocks, online classes and industry placements.
Programme structure
Structure |
Course |
Level |
Credits |
|
6 months FT 12 months PT |
Choose one of: |
Performance Analysis Physical Conditioning Exercise Leadership |
8 |
30 |
Professional Development |
8 |
30 |
Further study options
Graduates of this programme will be able to continue their studies into either the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science or the Master of Applied Science at Otago Polytechnic. Further study at other tertiary institutes is also possible.
Links to useful websites
Student loans/allowances
Student loans and allowances are for domestic students only. For information about student loans and allowances please visit the Studylink website. It is important to apply for your student loan/allowance at the same time as you apply for this programme, due to the length of time Studylink take to process. Loan/allowance applications can be cancelled at any time if you decide to withdraw your programme application or if it is unsuccessful.
Recognition of prior learning
If you already have extensive knowledge and skills gained from practical experience in this area, enquire about our recognition of prior learning process at Capable NZ. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification in the course of your life. Visit the Capable NZ website.