梅西大学

The Exercise and Sport Science major is ideal for you if you want a broad base in science coupled with knowledge and skills related to exercise and sport performance.

With the Exercise and Sport Science major, you’ll study the key sport and exercise subjects including:

• biomechanics
• exercise physiology
• motor control
• sport nutrition
• sport psychology.

Complemented by a strong understanding of other biophysical sciences, you’ll gain an in depth knowledge of factors that influence health and sports performance.

Our research active staff will help you apply the latest knowledge to various sporting situations. You’ll gain an understanding of how to optimise athletic performance and health through technology, nutrition, psychology and exercise. Additionally, you’ll learn how training and performance are affected by different environments and the power of the mind.

Get the skills you need for a great career

You will learn theoretical material in lectures, and apply your new-found knowledge in laboratory or practical classes in a range of subjects relating to sport and exercise. You will develop critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills relevant to this energy-fuelled and constantly progressing field. The main applications are sports performance, and the use of exercise to promote fitness and health.

You can combine exercise and sport science with other sport programmes such as sport management and coaching, exercise prescription and training, or science programmes such as physiology and human nutrition.

Careers

Massey’s exercise and sports science graduates have an excellent reputation throughout the sporting industry and are sought after in a wide range of areas including teaching, coaching, sports, fitness and health.

Some examples are:

• Sport scientist working with individual athletes, sports teams, sports coaches and regional sporting bodies
• Providing exercise and health guidelines for clients and patients in fitness centres, medical centres, clinics and hospitals
• Providing occupational health advice to companies and local bodies
• Teaching at secondary and tertiary level

If you take the Bachelor of Business Studies/Bachelor of Science conjoint programme, you will have excellent potential to develop business opportunities in the sports area.