Postgraduate qualifications in Sport Coaching and Sport Science

UC offers a variety of sport options beyond the Bachelor of Sport Coaching. Our qualifications are aimed at all levels, from those interested in a career in sport coaching, to pathways to becoming a Physical Education teacher through to short courses to increase skills for people involved at any level of coaching or team management.
Our postgraduate sport science programmes draw on the knowledge of expert practitioners, within and outside UC, sport science research and the experiences of the teaching team. The fields of study include: exercise physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, sports biochemistry, strength and conditioning, sport psychology and more.
Our qualifications offer flexibility in delivery. You can study part-time, full-time, at a distance or on campus.
Postgraduate qualifications in Sport Coaching and Sport Science
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science requires 60 points with one compulsory course. It has both Semester One and Two intakes.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science requires 120 points, with two compulsory courses and two elective courses.
The Master of Sport Science requires 180 points of which 90 points (three courses) are compulsory. Students will normally be required to have achieved a B average in their undergraduate degree.
Students are advised that enrolment in some courses and access to health care agencies for clinical, research or work integrated learning requires compliance with Ministry of Health and agency requirements regarding vaccination and / or health screening. As these requirements are subject to change, updates and information will be provided on or during enrolment in specific courses.
For enquiries about Sport Coaching and Sport Science study options contact:
Dr Brad Miles
Sport Coaching Programme Coordinator
Phone: +6433693441
brad.miles@canterbury.ac.nz
Dr Carl Petersen
Sport Science Postgraduate Coordinator
Phone: +6433693438
carl.petersen@canterbury.ac.nz