About physical activity and sports science
This exciting field of work could mean that, at an entry level, you get involved with personal training, commercial fitness centres, becoming a group exercise instructor, coaching sports teams, becoming a community fitness class instructor, or taking a sales and marketing role within the fitness industry. As you progress, opportunities will open up in the areas of physical activity development, lifestyle consultancy, physical activity prescription specialisation, health promotion and private consultancy.
Graduates could work in any areas of the rapidly expanding sport and exercise industries, sports sciences and sports organisations. You could work alongside individual athletes or clinical and general populations, and be involved with teaching, consulting and fitness training. Postgraduate study and research opportunities exist in fields related to sport and exercise science, and other allied health professions.
Studying physical activity and sports science
Students studying physical activity, wellness and sports science at CPIT will experience a range of subjects depending on their level of study and, at degree level, can focus on their chosen specialisation. Subjects include: anatomy and physiology, nutrition and exercise, bio-mechanics, motor control, health promotion, physical activity for disease and special populations, professional practice, sports massage, group exercise and exercise management for wellness, disease and injury.
Your studies will teach you how to maximise physical activity to promote good health and wellness.
If you choose to specialise in Sport & Exercise Science, some of your studies will take place in our new laboratory suite with state-of-the-art equipment.
Programmes
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity, Health and Wellness or Sports and Exercise Science)Programme code: CH3981Level: 7Credits: 360 Gain an understanding of the science behind physical activity, you will acquire skills to work in a wide range of industries including health, sport and exercise science. |
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Certificate in FitnessProgramme code: CH3694Level: 5Credits: 60 Turn your passion of exercise and sport into a profession with our programme and gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a career in the fitness industry. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Activity, Health and Wellness or Sports and Exercise Science)
Programme code: CH3981Level: 7Credits: 360
