The Exercise and Sport Science major is ideal for you if you have a passion for sport, exercise, and health. 

Learn how to optimize athletic performance and health through technology, nutrition, psychology, and exercise.

Expand and apply your sports knowledge

With the Exercise and Sport Science major, you’ll study the key sport and exercise subjects including:

• biomechanics
• exercise physiology
• motor control
• sport nutrition
• sport psychology.

Complemented by a strong understanding of other biophysical sciences, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of factors that influence health and sports performance.

Massey’s research-active staff will help you apply the latest knowledge to various sporting situations. 

You’ll gain an understanding of how to optimize athletic performance and health through technology, nutrition, psychology and exercise. 

Additionally, you’ll learn how training and performance are affected by different environments and the power of the mind.

Get the skills you need for a great career

You’ll learn theoretical material in lectures, and apply your new-found knowledge in laboratory or practical classes in a range of subjects relating to sport and exercise. 

You’ll develop critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills relevant to this energy-fueled and constantly progressing field. 

The main applications are sports performance, and the use of exercise to promote fitness and health.

You can combine exercise and sport science with other courses such as sport development, exercise prescription, or science programmes such as physiology and human nutrition.

Note: July start will take 3.5 years to complete.

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. 

The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus successful completion of one year of bachelor's-level study from a recognized institution; or
• Successful completion of a two-year diploma, or a minimum of two years out of a three-year diploma from a recognized institution; or
• Completed Gaokao with a tier-one score from the related province

India: 

• All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12, with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English; or
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujurat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with:
  • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
  • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. 

However there is some expected background knowledge.

Expected high school preparation

• At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Biology.
• At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry.

Can't meet the entry requirements?

If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first:

• 162.103 Introductory Biology.

If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first:

• 123.103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences.

These courses are available in the summer semester and will count towards credits in your degree.

Foundation qualifications to meet entry requirements

If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.

• Foundation Certificate (International)
• Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)