Sport, Exercise & Health
Pursue a career in the sport science, health and wellness, and fitness industries. Study in a stimulating environment that incorporates a mix of hands-on and theoretical learning, and gain valuable industry insight and contacts during your work placements.
Not sure where to start your learning journey? Choose the right path to your study goals.
- Health & PE teaching (Early Childhood, Primary Secondary)
- Community health & wellness (including health & physical activity with special populations)
- Police force
- Lifestyle consultant
- Sports administration & coordination
- Positions within gyms & leisure centres
- Exercise Consultant
- Health and community care services
- Personal training and workplace wellness facilitation
- Strength conditioning
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Performance analysis
- Workplace wellness
- Physical Activity advisor
- Event management
- Sports administration
- Performance analysis
- Personal Trainer
Health Bridging Certificate (Level 3 and 4)
- Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
- Across one year full-time (17 weeks per level) or two years part-time
- Level 3 and 4
- Starts February
- Apply now
Don’t have the academic requirements you need to enter one of our diploma- or degree-level healthcare programmes? No problem. By studying courses such as Function of the Human Body and an Introduction to Careers in Health, you will be well-prepared to apply for your chosen diploma or degree. This programme is made up of two qualifications - the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) with a health context and the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) with a health context.
Health Bridging Certificate (Level 4 only)
- Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
- 17 weeks full-time or one year part-time
- Level 4
- Starts July
- Apply now
This Level 4 programme is the second part of our health bridging pathway for those that don't yet meet the entry requirements for our diploma- or degree-level health programmes. To enter directly into Level 4, you need to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (our Level 3 Health Bridging certificate), or equivalent. If you don't hold that qualification, you'll need to do the Level 3 and Level 4 programme which starts in February.
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
- Dunedin
- 17 weeks full-time; one year part-time
- Level 4
- Starts February and July
- Apply by 30 November and 30 May (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Start on your path to becoming a Personal Trainer with this exciting new programme. Learn how to teach exercise, gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and discover how the role of behaviour change can lead to lasting results for your clients. Successful completion will enable you to apply for registration as a gym instructor with REPs NZ (Register of Exercise Professionals New Zealand).
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)
- Dunedin
- 17 weeks full-time; one year part-time
- Level 5
- Starts February and July
- Apply by 30 November and 31 May (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a Personal Trainer. With this hands-on qualification, taught by highly-experienced and industry-connected staff, you will discover how to plan, implement and evaluate exercise programmes. By also studying nutrition and behaviour, you will be fully prepped to work with clients in a holistic manner. Successful completion of this Level 5 Certificate will enable you to apply for registration as a Personal Trainer with REPs NZ (Register of Exercise Professionals New Zealand).
Bachelor of Applied Science
- Dunedin
- Three years full-time; part-time options
- Level 7
- Starts February
- Apply by 30 November (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Are you passionate about sports, exercise or health? Do you like working with people? Do you want to help others improve their lives to reach their potential? If you answered yes to all of these then this contemporary degree is the pathway for you! With specialties in sport, exercise, health and massage, you'll have the opportunity to gain real world industry experience and take part in community-based projects.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science
- Dunedin
- Six months full-time; twelve months part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
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. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
- Dunedin
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
The qualification will help you extend and deepen your knowledge of the underpinning base theories and procedures used in the practice environment, in a wider and more encompassing scope than a postgraduate certificate. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
Master of Applied Science
- Dunedin
- 18 months full-time; three years part-time
- Level 9
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
Master theoretical and procedural subject matter through a body of scholarly applied work and prepare for an academic career or a lead sport or exercise management role. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
