Postgraduate Diploma In Sport And Exercise Science in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma In Sport And Exercise Science in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

This programme is for those who want to extend their knowledge in sport and exercise science, and is designed to build on an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience with further specialist knowledge.

Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities. 

What you'll learn

Students can tailor their study towards their specialty areas or where their interest lies.

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Coaching
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Sport Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning

Additional information

Students will study at Wintec’s Centre for Sport Science & Human Performance which is located at the Rotokauri Campus. The laboratories are fully equipped and accredited with Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand and are amongst New Zealand’s best sport science facilities. Students will have access to ‘state of the art’ sport testing and consulting, as used by national and international athletes.

Career opportunities

Graduates may be employed in specialised roles in sport science research; the fitness industry; individual and team sport training and consultancy and regional and national sporting organisation positions. Example roles include strength and conditioning coach, clinical exercise physiologist, and performance analyst.

There is a growing demand for quality Strength and Conditioners from the Waikato region's sport performance community so we have developed a Postgraduate module in Strength and Conditioning. 

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