About Applied Exercise And Health Science in Canterbury Christ Church University

This programme is for those that wish to enhance both academic knowledge and advance their practical skills in the field of Exercise and Health.

Why  MSc in Applied Exercise and Health Science?

The MSc in Applied Exercise and Health Science builds on expertise at Canterbury Christ Church University to deliver a programme of academic and practical study. Drawing upon cross School, Faculty, and University expertise, as well as our industry links, the programme aims to produce graduates with a detailed academic knowledge, which is supported by an advanced practical skill set that has the potential to expand employment opportunities within the industry. 

The MSc is set in the context of the current health climate, where there is an emphasis on the need to develop quality health services for all ages across the health and social sector. Poor lifestyle habits including physical inactivity are associated with the prevalence of certain chronic diseases and this programme aims to develop graduates who can critique current thinking in these areas and, through advanced scholarship, develop ideas to progress this field. The technical skill sets that are required in this field will also be fully explored by you on the programme. The technical and practical work should be viewed on the programme as part of an advanced academic experience, developing the abilities to plan, collect, analyse and interpret advanced data in this field. 

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for those who wish to work or undertake further study in the exercise and health industry. 

Specifically, the course offers you the opportunity to study a breadth of topic areas, but also an element of self direction in the topics and practical skills that you would wish to enhance and be assessed on. 

The course is of particular relevance, though not exclusive, to recent graduates of sport and exercise science, health science, or related disciplines.

What can i do next?

This programme is designed to enhance the employment prospects of those that want to work in applied exercise and health sciences by developing both academic knowledge and an advanced practical skill set for varied roles within this industry.

The course is suited for those interested in careers such as exercise rehabilitators, exercise physiologists, health care scientists, health improvement specialists, or various roles in the health and fitness industry or further study.

Our recent graduates have secured roles across such as assistant clinical physiologists, rapid response care workers, specialised laboratory technicians, fully funded PhD students, teachers and specialised exercise therapists.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce degree of at least 3 years duration or Professional Degree (4 years+)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :         6.5 or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in Reading, Speaking and Listening.
• TOEFL     :         minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening.
• PTE          :         overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50

Canterbury Christ Church University Highlights

Canterbury Christ Church University Tuition fee

Canterbury Christ Church University Living Cost

• The weekly living cost for an international student staying at a residential hall/flat/homestay is 384.50 NZD, 305.75 NZD, and 360 NZD, respectively.
• Application deadline for accommodation: December 1 (February intake); May 1 (June intake).