Join one of New Zealand’s biggest sectors
With Massey’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSpEx) you’ll be equipped with valuable skills to work in the world of health and physical activity.
Get a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of key sport and exercise concepts and knowledge. Then dig deeper by choosing one of three specialist areas. As part of your major, you will gain valuable real world experience in our sport and exercise practicum. This will allow you to apply your skills and knowledge and prepare you for entry in to the workforce.
You will learn from the best, with many of our staff involved in sport as competitors, coaches, administrators and managers. Our research-active academic staff will teach you the most up to date information to help prepare you for the ever-changing and expanding world of sport and exercise.
You will enjoy working in first-class facilities including our state-of-the-art human performance labs, Sport & Rugby Institute, athletic track and sports fields.
Our hands-on internship programmes give you invaluable real-life work experience, which often leads directly to job offers.
The BSpEx will prepare you for a variety of careers in New Zealand’s large sport and exercise industry. This might include the growing areas of community sport, fitness, professional sport, sport administration and wellness. Potential careers and fields include:
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least three months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, we have courses and programmes that may help.
If you need to do a course before you start your programme, there may be options for you in Summer School.
Comprising:
From the Schedule to the Degree
Core courses
Major courses
Elective courses
Ensure you have
Also attend field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.
See ‘Courses for this programme’ below for schedules of courses.
| 105 credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| 234111 | Training Principles and Practice | 15 |
| 234121 | Functional Anatomy | 15 |
| 234131 | Introduction to Sport Organisations and Development | 15 |
| 234135 | Sociology of Sport and Exercise | 15 |
| 234140 | Introduction to Physical Education | 15 |
| 234141 | Introduction to Human Movement and Hauora | 15 |
| 250100 | Health Communication | 15 |
| 114330 | Equity and Diversity in the Workplace | 15 |
| 115114 | Finance Fundamentals | 15 |
| 115116 | Introduction to Marketing | 15 |
| 128300 | Ergonomics/Human Factors: Work, Performance, Health and Design | 15 |
| 147101 | Rehabilitation Studies | 15 |
| 147102 | Whakapiri: Engagement in Mental Health and Addiction Work | 15 |
| 148334 | Sports History | 15 |
| 150112 | Hauora Tangata: Foundations of Māori Health | 15 |
| 150202 | Mauri ora: Māori Wellbeing and Vitality | 15 |
| 152252 | Project Management | 15 |
| 152336 | Leadership Practice | 15 |
| 152350 | Strategic Management and Governance | 15 |
| 214101 | Human Bioscience: Normal Body Function | 15 |
| 214201 | Human Bioscience: Impaired Body Function | 15 |
| 219230 | Sport Communication | 15 |
| 231106 | Introduction to Public Health | 15 |
Completing a major is compulsory. A major requires 180 credits including at least 60 credits at 300 level.
Completing a minor is optional. Minors increase the breadth of your degree and give you extra knowledge, attributes and capabilities.
A minor must be in a different subject from your major.
You may choose a minor from any University undergraduate degree that has recognised minors. If the minor is from another degree the regulations of that programme will apply.
If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.
The majority of courses in your first year are common to all majors.
Core courses These courses are a compulsory part of your qualification.
Major courses Choose from a selection of courses appropriate for your specialisation.
Elective courses Follow your interests. Your qualification may have selection guidelines for elective courses.
| Year one |
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| Introduction to Physical Education |
| Introduction to Sport Organisation and Development |
| Health Communication |
| Introduction to Human Movement and Hauora |
| Training Principles and Practice |
| Sociology of Sport and Exercise |
| Functional Anatomy |
| Major |
| Year two |
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| Major |
| Major |
| Major |
| Major |
| Major |
| Major |
| Elective |
| Elective |
| Year three |
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| Major |
| Major |
| Major |
| Sport and Exercise Practicum 30 credits |
| Elective |
| Elective |
| Elective |
Courses are each worth 15 credits, unless otherwise indicated
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
If you already know which courses you are going to take, you can use our fees calculator to get an estimate of your fees.
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students will find their National Student Number on their student homepage.
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My degree has qualified my passion for sport into a prosperous profession in coaching, teaching, leading and managing sport teams.
” Aaron McLelland
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I thoroughly enjoyed my three years and feel very privileged to have been taught by such fantastic lecturers who have prepared me well for a career in exercise prescription.
” Olivia Tilyard
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I have always been passionate about sport; therefore, I knew that the Massey University Bachelor of Sport and Exercise degree would be best suited for me and my future.
” Stephanie McKenzie
Health and PE teacher at Horowhenua College
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Review this important information before you apply for this programme. This gives you full details of the rules and regulations about what you need to study and what you must achieve in order to graduate with this qualification. That includes structure, courses and requirements. These regulations should be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including the below.
If you are ready to apply, have a look at our application checklist. It will help you get prepared with what you need. Please also check the entry requirements carefully before you apply.
You will apply for the programme using the Apply now button on this page. You’ll also choose your specialisation (major, subject or endorsement) if applicable.
Some programmes have additional requirements such as the submission of a portfolio or CV. Click on Apply now and you will be able to submit those documents as part of the application process.
You will receive an Admission Offer of Place when you have been accepted into the programme. You need to accept this before you can enrol in your courses. International students also need to pay their fees at this point.
You’ll then get access to your own student homepage (also known as the student portal). This is where you can enrol in courses. Any updates on your application or enrolments will also be on your student homepage. Make sure you check this regularly.
When you choose courses, ensure you check for any requirements that apply including:
Each of our courses has its own webpage where you can find this information. You can use our course search to find course pages.
More information on courses is in the ‘Courses for this programme’ section on this page.
You can find information on application due dates and semester dates on the key dates page.
We look forward to welcoming you to Massey!
If you have any questions, contact us through the Enquire button on this page.
Each Massey programme is made up of courses (in some tertiary institutions they are called ‘papers’).
You will have some compulsory courses and some you can choose from.
Each course is worth a certain amount of credits (often 15 credits, but this does vary). You must gain a set number of credits to be able to graduate from this programme.
There may also be some rules about which courses you need to pass to progress to the next year, or stage, of your study (known as progression). There are also courses you must pass to graduate with a specialisation.
The first three digits of our course numbers show you which subject the course is about.
The second three digits show you the level and course ID number. For instance:
| 1 | 6 | 2 | . | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Subject area | Level | Course ID number | |||||
Electives are courses that are not compulsory. Certain guidelines are usually provided on courses you may take. Elective courses contribute to the programme, but not to your major or specialisation.
Use this tool to help determine how much time you will need each week to complete your studies.
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Enquire button on this page if you have any questions.
There are a number of scholarships available for new and current students. They could relate to your situation, achievement or interest.