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    Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx
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    Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx

    Massey University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Next Intake May-2026

    Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx

    About

    Study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx

    Get a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of key sport and exercise concepts and knowledge. Then dig deeper by choosing 1 of 3 specialist areas.

    Our blended learning approach combines online delivery with optional on-campus face-to face contact workshops to develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This will allow you to balance study, work and play. You'll gain invaluable real-world experience in our sport and exercise practicum. This hands-on internship can be based anywhere in New Zealand, or even overseas. You will apply your skills and knowledge as you prepare for entry to the workforce.

    Events

    • Experience sport and exercise workshop: 3 July; 11:15am – 1:30pm; Manawatū campus. Register now
    • Explore your study and career options in sport and exercise webinar: 16 September; 7pm – 7:45p; Online. Register now

    World-class, highly experienced staff

    You will learn from the best, with many of our staff involved in sport as competitors, coaches, administrators and managers. Our research-active academic staff will teach you the most up to date information to help prepare you for the ever-changing and expanding world of sport and exercise.

    Further study

    Following successful completion of your Bachelor of Sport and Exercise, you may be interested in the Master of Health Science (Sport and Exercise)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    Prior learning, credit and exemptions

    For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    Official regulations

    To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

    You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

    Returning students

    For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

    In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

    Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

    Career

    The BSpEx will prepare you for a variety of careers in the growing areas of community sport, fitness, professional sport, sport administration, health and wellness, including roles in:

    • community and commercial sports and fitness centres
    • medical centres, hospitals, clinics and aged care facilities
    • national and regional sporting organisations
    • sport events and recreation programmes
    • sport venues and facilities
    • health and physical activity promotion
    • high performance sport
    • athlete development
    • schools and education (further study required, such as Massey's Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 0 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    Massey University

    Bachelor of Sport and Exercise – BSpEx

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