PG Dip in Science specialisation in Exercise Sciences

Exercise Sciences is a discipline that focuses on how and why humans move.
Students develop an understanding of how physical activity, rehabilitation, sport and movement contribute to sustainable health, provides the foundation for studying Exercise Sciences.
There is a growing demand for people who can not only research and analyse performance techniques, but can also work as allied health professionals to maximise human performance to improve general health and wellbeing through exercise.
Exercise Sciences ties together and builds on multi-disciplinary courses in human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and computational movement science, exercise and sport psychology, and movement neuroscience.

PGDipSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Exercise Sciences will prepare you for a career in exercise science, movement science, health, wellness, physical fitness, rehabilitation, high-performance sport, sport science and clinical exercise physiology.

Prerequisite: A major in Exercise Sciences or the equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
At least 45 points from Exercise Sciences Elective Courses, and
0 to 60 courses from Other 700 Level Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

EXERSCI 705 - Research in the Exercise Sciences (15 points)

Exercise Sciences Elective Courses

Complete at least 45 points from the following:

EXERSCI 7**

EXERSCI 7***

Selected courses must be approved by the Head of Department.

Other 700 Level Courses

Select between 0 and 60 subjects from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by the Academic Head or nominee.

Please note that this is an indicative degree planner only and should be used in conjunction with the University Calendar Regulations. Courses may be rearranged between semesters and years as required, subject to course availability and prerequisite requirements.

A list of the 700-level EXERSCI courses is available on the Curriculum Catalogue.

Before enrolling in EXERSCI 702, 714, students should find the supervisor and submit concession for enrolment and the Enrolment Approval form.

You can find the relevant Programme Director's name and contact details on the Academic Advice for Postgraduate Students webpage.

Year 1

Semester One

EXES-MSc core course EXERSCI 705

15 Points

A 700-level EXERSCI course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

A 700-level EXERSCI course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

A 700-level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

Academic Integrity Course ACADINT A01

0 Points

Semester Two

A 700-level EXERSCI course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

A 700-level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

A 700-level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

A 700-level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

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