Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Exercise Sciences
Your BSc programme will consist of a number of courses worth 15 points each, totalling 360 points.
You must complete the following courses plus a capstone course in your final year of study. The capstone course is a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialisation. For Exercise Sciences we recommend the capstone course, EXERSCI 399. For other capstone options, see our Capstone courses page.
45 points:
- EXERSCI 101 Foundations of Exercise and Sport Sciences
- EXERSCI 103 Human Anatomy
- EXERSCI 105 : Exercise Prescription
45 points:
- EXERSCI 201 Exercise Physiology 1
- EXERSCI 203 Biomechanics 1
- EXERSCI 205 : Motor Learning
- EXERSCI 207 : Sport Psychology
45 points:
- EXERSCI 301 :Exercise Physiology 2
- EXERSCI 303 Biomechanics 2
- EXERSCI 305 : Movement Neuroscience
- EXERSCI 307 : Psychology of Physical Activity
or the following pathway:
Applied Exercise and Sport Sciences
45 points:
- EXERSCI 101 : Foundations of Exercise and Sport Sciences
- EXERSCI 103 : Human Anatomy
- EXERSCI 105 : Exercise Prescription
90 points:
- EXERSCI 201 : Exercise Physiology 1
- EXERSCI 203 : Biomechanics 1
- EXERSCI 205 : Motor Learning
- EXERSCI 206 : Exercise Nutrition
- EXERSCI 207 : Sport Psychology
- EXERSCI 271 : Advanced Exercise Assessment and Prescription
90 points:
You can use our degree planners to help you plan the courses you need to take for your BSc. To find the most up to date Exercise Sciences (General pathway and Applied Exercise and Sports Sciences pathway) degree planners, go to the Science degree planners page.
If you began your degree prior to 2019 we recommend you seek advice to make sure you are taking the correct courses.
Visit your online help and support centre, AskAuckland.
Doing a double major with Exercise Sciences
If you choose to do a double major in your BSc, we recommend the following subjects to complement Exercise Sciences: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physiology, Psychology and Statistics.
Preparing for your Exercise Sciences major
Some students will feel more prepared for our Exercise Sciences courses if they have already studied certain subjects in high school.
Find out which school subjects will help you feel prepared by reading our Subject guide for school students.
Help and advice
Student Hubs
Visit your hubs for help and advice on any aspect of your studies and life at University.
The Student Hubs are your physical gateway to Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland.
The Student Hubs services are available seven days a week at the City, Grafton, Epsom and Tai Tonga campuses and six days a week at Tai Tokerau, with friendly staff available to provide you with advice on any aspect of your studies and life at the University.