New sports degree proves popular
A new sports degree that combines papers
from humanities, business, science and education, is proving popular
with students.
More than 130 students enrolled in the Bachelor of Sports Science
this year. The stand-alone degree was launched last year and most
of its students are based at the Palmerston North campus, with some
studying at the Albany campus as well as extramurally.
Regional Registrar Chris Collins says the new degree fits with Massey’s
strategic sporting position. “Massey has one of the best clusters
of sports facilities in the country. We have the Rugby Institute,
a world-class athletics track, top fitness testing laboratories,
as well as a high quality gym, plenty of sports fields and we are
currently completing an equestrian training facility.
“It simply made sense to consolidate and expand the sports
programmes we offered because we are a major centre for sports performance
training and education,” Mr Collins says.
Students completing a three-year Sports Studies degree can major
in Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Sports Performance or Sports
Education.
Before the establishment of the Sports Studies degree, Massey offered
various sport-focused majors in its business, science and education
degrees. While these majors are still available, Mr Collins says
there was demand for a stand-alone sports degree.
“Students wanted a programme which focused primarily on the
study of sports and that’s what this programme is designed
to provide.
“We have ensured the Sports Studies degree has a high degree
of flexibility so those wanting to cross over from other sports-based
programmes can do so without penalty.”
A few new first-year papers were created for the degree and there
are also extensive options for students to go on and undertake postgraduate
study.
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