Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity, Health and Wellness) - Dunedin Campus

Entry Requirements

• NCEA Level 3 including:
  • Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved subjects, and
  • Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
  • Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR package of three numeracy unit standards.
• You must have a current First Aid Certificate before you can commence practical work.
• International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet degree-level entry requirements and must have achieved the equivalent of Year 13 biology, human biology or physical education (other sciences may be considered).

English Language Requirement

• IELTS: overall band score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0).

Curriculum

Year 1:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Assessment
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Professional Communication
• Physical Activity in Disability and Disease
• Health in the Context of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Exercise Prescription and Programming
• Promoting Health and Wellness

Year 2

• Research Methods
• Issues in Weight Management
• Placement 1
• Professional Theory and Practice
• Psychology of Health, Disease and Physical Activity
• Physiology of Physical Activity in Aging
• Wanaka Hauora
• Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health

Year 3

• Applied Nutrition
• Placement 2
• Applied Physical Activity for Special Populations
• Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing
• Physical Activity and Rehabilitation 
• Research Project
• Movement Analysis and Skill Acquisition