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Exercise and Sport Science

Are you passionate about sport, health, fitness, wellbeing, or human performance? Gain the skills and knowledge to excel as a well-rounded sport and exercise science practitioner.

Studying sport science and human performance will see you focus on the science behind how the body works, athletic performance, health promotion, and physiology. Specific areas of interest include coaching, exercise physiology, nutrition and psychology, biomechanics, sport rehabilitation, and personal training.

Our exercise certificate explores a variety of exercise scopes and environments, such as strength and conditioning, exercise prescription and instruction, exercise programmes to enhance client performance, nutritional requirements, and adventure and survival training exercises.

Wintec sport and exercise programmes provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected worldwide. Benefit from our state-of-the-art sport testing and consulting facilities used by national and international athletes with the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals with real clients.

Explore our programmes below and transform your tomorrow at Wintec.


"I had heard great things about Wintec, particularly about how hands-on it was and how the facilities were great, so that made my decision easier. I started off studying a certificate, and now am completing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science."

Upcoming events

  • Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Wintec Open Day

    Explore your future study options at Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Wintec Open Day! This annual event hosts people from around the Waikato region and beyond across our City and Rotokauri campuses in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.

  • Wāhine in Trades and Engineering

    Discover your future in trades and engineering! Join us for this opportunity to hear from an inspiring group of wāhine excelling in areas of trades and engineering and how you can discover career options in these fast-paced, fulfilling industries.

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