Regulations for The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise - BSpEx

Official rules and regulations for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise. These regulations are for the 2024 intake to this qualification.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the Degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise requires that the candidate will meet the University admission requirements as specified.

Qualification requirements

2. Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise shall follow a flexible programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 360 credits, comprising:

(a) not more than 165 credits at 100-level;

(b) at least 75 credits at 300-level;

and including:

(c) completion of one major;

(d) the core courses listed in Schedule A to the Qualification;

(e) any compulsory courses listed in the Schedule to the Qualification;

(f) at least 285 credits from the courses listed in the Schedule for the Qualification, of which at least 75 credits must be at 300-level;

(g) attending field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.

Specialisations

3. The Degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise is awarded with a major.

4. Candidates may complete a major by passing at least 180 credits in a specialisation. The requirements for each major are set out in Schedule B to the Qualification.

5. Approved majors are: Exercise Prescription, Sport Development and Physical Education

6. Candidates may include a minor in the Degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise.

(a) A minor must include a minimum of 60 credits, including at least 45 credits above 100-level, of which at least 15 credits must be at 300-level.

(b) The minor must be in a different subject area from the major(s).

(c) Minors may be included from any undergraduate degree within the University for which recognised minors are specified.

(d) Where the minor is from another undergraduate degree the regulations of that programme for the minor will apply.

(e) No course may be credited to both a major and a minor.

Student progression

7. The Academic Board may, under such conditions as it may determine and taking into account the recommendations of the examiners, admit any candidate to a supplementary privilege (normally an examination) where available in a course in which the candidate failed to gain a pass.

Completion requirements

8. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates will apply.

9. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Diploma in Science and Technology should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

10. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.

Schedule for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

Schedule A: Core courses

Compulsory courses (Choose 105 credits from)

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Course code: 234111 Training Principles and Practice 15 credits

An introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary for the planning, implementation and evaluation of goal-oriented training.

Restrictions: 214166

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Course code: 234121 Functional Anatomy 15 credits

An introduction to the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary systems and their importance to health, movement and exercise.

Restrictions: 214170

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Course code: 234131 Introduction to Sport Organisations and Development 15 credits

An introduction to the provision of sport, fitness, and physical activity, including the roles of, and relationships between, key organisations and agencies

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Course code: 234135 Sociology of Sport and Exercise 15 credits

An introduction to sociological concepts, principles and theories as applied to sport and exercise.

Restrictions: 234331

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Course code: 234140 Introduction to Physical Education 15 credits

An introduction to health and physical education through the exploration of a range of teaching models, management techniques, contemporary issues, and diversity with consideration to the Treaty of Waitangi relevant to undergraduate students.

Restrictions: 274106

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Course code: 234141 Introduction to Human Movement and Hauora 15 credits

An introduction to human movement (Te Ao Kori) and its application to the concept of Hauora (holistic health and well-being).

Restrictions: 274104

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Course code: 250100 Health Communication 15 credits

This course examines the key principles, ethics and theories of effective health communication for positive health change in individuals and communities. Students will learn to develop and critically analyse health-related messages and research, engage with culturally diverse audiences, and consider social, biological and environmental determinants in health communication.

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Schedule B: Specialisations

Majors

Exercise Prescription (180 credits)

Compulsory courses

Course code: 151131 Introduction to Food and Nutrition 15 credits

An examination of the effect of social, cultural and psychological factors on food habits; a brief study of the composition of foodstuffs and the basic principles of human nutrition; an introduction to food safety and food preservation. Emphasis will be given to topics of current interest.

Restrictions: 141101, 151232, 151344, 214131

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Course code: 151332 Nutrition for Sport and Performance 15 credits

Nutritional aspects of exercise physiology and metabolism. Nutritional principles for enhancing performance in recreational and elite athletes Food and nutrition for specific sporting codes and specific groups (e.g. children, adolescent athletes, female athletes, elite athletes). Assessment of nutritional status of athletes.

Prerequisites: 151232 or 234223

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Course code: 234213 Fitness Assessment 15 credits

A practical application of fitness assessment methods for healthy individuals.

Restrictions: 214272

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Course code: 234214 Exercise Prescription 15 credits

A study of prescribing exercise and physical activity for the general population.

Prerequisites: (214166 or 234111) and (214272 or 234213) Restrictions: 214271, 234212

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Course code: 234215 Fitness and Athletic Conditioning 15 credits

This course provides an understanding of various exercise techniques and methods to developing fitness and conditioning programmes for the athletic population.

Prerequisites: 234111 and 234121 Restrictions: 234315

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Course code: 234222 Sport Biomechanics 15 credits

An introduction to the study of the kinematics and dynamics of the human body and the factors that influence skilful and efficient performance of bodily movements in sport and everyday life. Students will be introduced to the techniques and methods required for qualitative analysis of complex skills.

Prerequisites: 214170 or 234121 Restrictions: 234201

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Course code: 234223 Exercise Physiology 15 credits

A study of the function of human biological systems as they relate to sport and exercise. Acute responses and the chronic adaptations to sport and exercise, specifically in relation to the core topics of human energetics, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. A strong laboratory focus will reinforce the theory and develop laboratory skills relevant to exercise physiology.

Prerequisites: 234121 or 214101 or 194101 Restrictions: 234203

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Course code: 234242 Motor Learning and Control 15 credits

Students will study the principles and theories of motor control and their practical applications.

Restrictions: 274254, 234224

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Course code: 234312 Advanced Exercise Prescription and Therapy 15 credits

This course gives an in-depth knowledge of the role of exercise in rehabilitation. Students will be able to develop and implement exercise programmes to assist with recovery from musculo-skeletal injury and various disease states, and to influence indicators of psychological health.

Prerequisites: 214271 or 234212 or 234214 Restrictions: 214371

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Course code: 234338 Sport and Exercise Practicum 30 credits

The practicum is designed to provide practical experience in sport and exercise areas according to individual interests and experience. Students may choose to undertake a practicum in areas including, but not limited to, sport event management, sport coaching, sport coordination, sport performance, exercise prescription and athlete conditioning.

Prerequisites: One of 234214, 234215, 234236, 234243, 152237 or 234233, 152238, 234315 Restrictions: 152371, 152372, 152376, 234316

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Course code: 234361 Exercise Psychology 15 credits

An examination of the association between psychological factors and participation in exercise and physical activity, and, in turn, how such participation affects personal functioning, health and well-being.

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Physical Education (180 credits)

Compulsory courses

Course code: 151131 Introduction to Food and Nutrition 15 credits

An examination of the effect of social, cultural and psychological factors on food habits; a brief study of the composition of foodstuffs and the basic principles of human nutrition; an introduction to food safety and food preservation. Emphasis will be given to topics of current interest.

Restrictions: 141101, 151232, 151344, 214131

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Course code: 234215 Fitness and Athletic Conditioning 15 credits

This course provides an understanding of various exercise techniques and methods to developing fitness and conditioning programmes for the athletic population.

Prerequisites: 234111 and 234121 Restrictions: 234315

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Course code: 234222 Sport Biomechanics 15 credits

An introduction to the study of the kinematics and dynamics of the human body and the factors that influence skilful and efficient performance of bodily movements in sport and everyday life. Students will be introduced to the techniques and methods required for qualitative analysis of complex skills.

Prerequisites: 214170 or 234121 Restrictions: 234201

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Course code: 234223 Exercise Physiology 15 credits

A study of the function of human biological systems as they relate to sport and exercise. Acute responses and the chronic adaptations to sport and exercise, specifically in relation to the core topics of human energetics, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. A strong laboratory focus will reinforce the theory and develop laboratory skills relevant to exercise physiology.

Prerequisites: 234121 or 214101 or 194101 Restrictions: 234203

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Course code: 234236 Applied Sport Coaching 15 credits

This course examines aspects of contemporary sport coaching through concepts of long-term athletic development and youth sport.

Restrictions: 152214

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Course code: 234242 Motor Learning and Control 15 credits

Students will study the principles and theories of motor control and their practical applications.

Restrictions: 274254, 234224

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Course code: 234243 Sport Pedagogy 15 credits

A critical examination that extends students' knowledge of the skills and methodologies relating to the learning and instruction of a range of physical activities and sports within educational contexts.

Prerequisites: 234140

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Course code: 234331 Sport and Physical Activity in the Social Context 15 credits

An examination of the social, cultural, political, economic and educational contexts of sport and physical activity.

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Course code: 234338 Sport and Exercise Practicum 30 credits

The practicum is designed to provide practical experience in sport and exercise areas according to individual interests and experience. Students may choose to undertake a practicum in areas including, but not limited to, sport event management, sport coaching, sport coordination, sport performance, exercise prescription and athlete conditioning.

Prerequisites: One of 234214, 234215, 234236, 234243, 152237 or 234233, 152238, 234315 Restrictions: 152371, 152372, 152376, 234316

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Course code: 234343 Sport Pedagogy II 15 credits

This course examines the principles and practices associated with effective sport pedagogy especially as it is applied to the delivery of game instruction in school and sport contexts.

Prerequisites: 234243

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Course code: 234346 Te Ao Kori and Health Promotion 15 credits

Explores the development of physical activity and health promotion initiatives in school, workplace and community settings, and the practices of Te Ao Kori (The World of Movement).

Prerequisites: 234141 Restrictions: 209316, 208316, 274370, 234345

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Sport Development (180 credits)

Compulsory courses

Course code: 152133 Sport Facility Management 15 credits

An introduction to the management and administrative aspects of sport facilities.

Restrictions: 234133, 234233

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Course code: 152236 Sport Business 15 credits

This course explores the theories, concepts and practices relating to strategic management, governance, organisational behaviour, and human resource management in sport organisations.

Restrictions: 152211, 234232

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Course code: 152237 Sport Event Management 15 credits

This course examines specific management aspects of sport events.

Restrictions: 152215, 234233

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Course code: 152238 Professional Development for the Sport Industry 15 credits

A preparation for the Sport Practicum through field experience and critical reflection.

Restrictions: 234238

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Course code: 234216 Sport and Community Development 15 credits

This course explores the different meanings and objectives of sport development and the variety of contexts and settings in which it takes place. Particular focus is placed on the role of sport in the community, including sport/health initiatives, policy implications, the use of sport for social, economic, and urban development, and the key skills required for grant-writing and funding applications.

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Course code: 234236 Applied Sport Coaching 15 credits

This course examines aspects of contemporary sport coaching through concepts of long-term athletic development and youth sport.

Restrictions: 152214

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Course code: 234243 Sport Pedagogy 15 credits

A critical examination that extends students' knowledge of the skills and methodologies relating to the learning and instruction of a range of physical activities and sports within educational contexts.

Prerequisites: 234140

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Course code: 234331 Sport and Physical Activity in the Social Context 15 credits

An examination of the social, cultural, political, economic and educational contexts of sport and physical activity.

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Course code: 234338 Sport and Exercise Practicum 30 credits

The practicum is designed to provide practical experience in sport and exercise areas according to individual interests and experience. Students may choose to undertake a practicum in areas including, but not limited to, sport event management, sport coaching, sport coordination, sport performance, exercise prescription and athlete conditioning.

Prerequisites: One of 234214, 234215, 234236, 234243, 152237 or 234233, 152238, 234315 Restrictions: 152371, 152372, 152376, 234316

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Course code: 234346 Te Ao Kori and Health Promotion 15 credits

Explores the development of physical activity and health promotion initiatives in school, workplace and community settings, and the practices of Te Ao Kori (The World of Movement).

Prerequisites: 234141 Restrictions: 209316, 208316, 274370, 234345

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Course code: 234360 Sport Psychology 15 credits

This course examines theory, research and practice in aspects of sport psychology.

Restrictions: 152318

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