University of Otago Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health
University of Otago

University of Otago

Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health

Dunedin, New Zealand

MSc

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health is designed to deepen your understanding of the relationship between physical activity, health, and well-being. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, empowering you to address contemporary issues in sport and exercise. You'll engage in research, develop intervention strategies, and explore the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of health and exercise over the course of one year.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse careers such as sports development officers, exercise physiologists, and health promotion specialists. Potential roles in fitness management, coaching, and rehabilitation are also available. This qualification opens doors to work in public health, fitness organizations, and sports teams.

Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two-year degree which encompasses both coursework and research. The first year involves mainly coursework and preliminary research preparation. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields of research, or to begin to develop new areas.

Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health are science focused postgraduate qualifications appropriate for students interested primarily in the biophysical sciences and sociocultural contexts that inform human movement and exercise. Students will learn about the important roles that exercise and sport play across the lifespan and how human potential and health can be optimised through exercise science principles. As the qualification is taught by internationally recognised scholars, the teaching and learning will be at the forefront of knowledge, intrinsically linked to the research directions of the academic staff members and the University.

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