Sport Science
Qualifications
Overview
Sport Science is one of five majors of the Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC) degree, which is a unique blend of practical application and theory that will immerse you in the sociology, science, theory, and practice of sport and sport coaching. Sport Science minor studies are also available in other UC degrees.
Choosing this subject enables students to specialise in two or three chosen areas of sport science including: sport psychology; exercise physiology; nutrition; biomechanics; strength and conditioning; and performance analysis. It also offers a strong pathway for suitably capable students to progress to the Master of Sport Science degree.
- In the third year, students will be able to carry out an internship, working closely with a professional strength and conditioning coach in a senior sports team.
- The Sport Coaching degree also provides a recognised pathway to teaching, in particular physical education and health teaching, with the option to include an additional teaching subject such as mathematics or science, when combined with a graduate teaching qualification.
- At UC all Sport Coaching courses are open to students from other degrees, and BSpC students can also study towards a double degree.
UC offers a major in Sport Science within the Bachelor of Sport Coaching.
You can also study a minor in Sport Science within the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, and Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Sport Science major
To complete a major in Sport Science within the Bachelor of Sport Coaching, you will need to choose at least eight courses from all three course levels below:
100-level courses
200-level courses
Choose at least three 200-level courses:
- SPCO 204 Biomechanics
- SPCO 221 Injury and Rehabilitation Prescription
- SPCO 223 Applied Sport Psychology
- SPCO 231 Introduction to Performance Analysis
- SPCO 241 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
- SPCO 242 Nutrition and Exercise Prescription
300-level courses
Choose at least four 300-level courses:
Double majors
Double majors may be completed in any combination of the majors of the Bachelor of Sport Coaching. For any double major combination, SPCO 320 Internship must be in one or more of the subject areas.
Sport Science minor
For the Sport Science minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, or Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership, you will need to choose at least five courses from all three course levels below:
100-level courses
200-level courses
Choose at least three 200-level courses:
- SPCO 204 Biomechanics
- SPCO 221 Injury and Rehabilitation Prescription
- SPCO 223 Applied Sport Psychology
- SPCO 231 Introduction to Performance Analysis
- SPCO 241 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
- SPCO 242 Nutrition and Exercise Prescription
300-level courses
Choose at least one 300-level course:
The BSpC degree gives students a strong grounding in transferable career skills which are highly valued in the workforce, including leadership, communication, motivation, and teamwork. Strong practical elements, including a 120-hour internship in the final year will help motivate students to excel in their chosen field and provide the motivation to seek the job they want.
Job options for those taking Sport Science could be working as an exercise physiologist, high performance coach, fitness trainer, teacher, research scientist, or sports administrator.
Recent UC Sport Coaching graduates have become health advisors, sports coaches, performance analysts, personal trainers, policy analysts, teachers, managers in community sports coaching organisations, outdoor recreation guides, school sports directors, and community development officers.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Sport Coaching.
Contact us
School of Health Sciences | Te Kura Mātai Hauora
Phone +64 3 369 3333
Email education@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Rehua building – see the School's website for up-to-date location details.
Postal address
College of Education, Health and Human Development | Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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