This programme is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, and movement-related professions. It is most suited to those who are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher-level positions in the workforce.
Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and are supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.
Students will study at the Wintec Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance. The laboratories are fully equipped and accredited with Sport Science New Zealand and are amongst New Zealand's best sport science facilities. Students will have access to ‘state of the art’ sport testing and consulting, as used by national and international athletes.
There are two pathways available:
Group A: Compulsory modules for Master of Science (Human Performance Science) by Dissertation
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPG014 | Dissertation | 9 | 60 | SPPG019 | |
| SPPG023 SPPG017 | Health and Wellness Psychology or Human Performance Science Innovations * | 8 8 | 15 15 | ||
| SPPG019 | Advanced Research Methods | 8 | 15 | SPPG017 |
Group B: Compulsory for Master of Science (Human Performance Science) by Thesis
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPG017 SPPG023 | Human Performance Science Innovations or Health and Wellness Psychology * | 8 8 | 15 15 | ||
| SPPG019 | Advanced Research Methods | 8 | 15 | SPPG017 | |
| SPPG020 | Thesis | 9 | 90 | SPPG019 |
* A choice of either SPPG017 Human Performance Science Innovations OR SPPG023 Health and Wellness Psychology.
Group C: Specialist optional modules can be chosen from the following Wintec Postgraduate Sport and Exercise Science modules listed in the table below
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPG023 | Health and Wellness Psychology | 8 | 15 | ||
| SPPG003 | Advanced Topics in Biomechanics | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG004 | Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG005 | Advanced Topics in Sport Nutrition | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG007 | Advanced Topics in Rehabilitation | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG015 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 8 | 30 | | |
| SPPG016 | Strength and Conditioning | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG018 | Work Integrated Practice | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG021 | Performance Analysis | 8 | 30 | ||
| SPPG022 | Advance Performance Analysis | 8 | 30 | SPPG021 | |
| SPPG011 | Special Topic | 8 | 30 |
Farah Mohamed is the supervisor of Wintec's Biokinetic clinic. Farah is also completing her post graduate study in clinical exercise physiology. As an international student Farah has maximised her time here at Wintec.
The Master of Science (Human Performance Science) may lead to employment as a tertiary teacher, research and sport consultant, or an individual and team sport trainer and conditioner.
Upon completion of this programme further tertiary study at Doctorate level can be undertaken. This programme also provides a pathway into further study in dietetics or physiotherapy.
Candidates are required to have:
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the general admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for special admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Selection criteria
a) Candidates must complete their application for selection at least two months prior to the commencement of the programme. Applications received after this point will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
b) Every applicant will attend a selection interview.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
Safety check
In order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and Wintec Child Protection Policies for all ‘specified organisations’ providing a ‘regulated service’, all candidates/students will be subjected to safety checks. These will include but are not limited to;
Any unsatisfactory result arising from the full safety checking process may result in the candidate/student being precluded/declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study. Furthermore, students must declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may also result in the student being immediately withdrawn from the programme.
Persons who are convicted of ‘specified offences’ will not be accepted onto any programme that requires that Person to work in an organisation providing a regulated service.
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Semester 1 2025
Whānau evening:
Date: Monday 17 February 2025
Time: 4pm-6pm
Venue: Q Block foyer, Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance, Rotokauri Campus
Induction:
Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025
Time: 9am-3pm
Venue: Q Block foyer, Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance, Rotokauri Campus
Returning students, please check your timetable below for your first day of class.
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