Sport and exercise

Massey has prepared me for a life beyond school. My degree has qualified my passion for sport into a prosperous profession in coaching, teaching, leading and managing sport teams.

Aaron McLelland
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Once I started studying at Massey I knew I had made the right choice for me and I never considered going anywhere else for my postgraduate degree. A lot of this was thanks to the lecturers who understood my passion for football and provided opportunities for me to work in the sport.

Aidan Wivell
Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science

My sport management placement was the best experience in my academic life. Through my internship, people recognised my dedication and passion for sport, as well as my work ethics.

Amanda Isada
Volleyball New Zealand
Master of Sport Management

I decided to take the physical education major as I knew I wanted to be a teacher...The sport and exercise degree has given me a head start in my teaching career.

Ashleigh Tito-Collins
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Physical Education)

The Massey University distance learning programme really allows me to further my knowledge of the sport management industry and utilise these skills while in a full-time role in community rugby for the Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union.

Cameron Prouting
Bachelor of Sport Management

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at Massey and have been extremely fortunate to have been taught and supervised by some of the leading lecturers in the field of physical education and coaching.

Dr Lana McCarthy
Doctor of Philosophy

Studying extramurally at Massey University enabled me to pace my study within other commitments and gave me access to experienced supervisors. I could largely independently pace my work providing I stayed within our set timelines. The knowledge I gained has contributed largely to my governance and director roles.

Grant Plumbley
Master of Health Science

For anybody wanting to engage mentally and physically into a sporting lifestyle, then I would strongly recommend studying sport management at Massey. Through this course, I have gained strong connections throughout the sporting world and successfully worked alongside industry professionals.

James McLean
Bachelor of Sport Management

I have really enjoyed studying at Massey and the Sport Science staff have always been extremely supportive throughout my time here. Massey has also presented many opportunities for internships and work experience which have proved to be invaluable learning experiences for me.

Joel Armstrong
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

The lecturers were incredibly supportive and always extremely helpful. Massey University has an excellent reputation and provides the skills that I wanted to learn.

Kelly Irwin
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

I love working in the lab environment. Studies in sport science at Massey University gives me the opportunity to work in various different lab environments and work with people across multiple different disciplines such as nutrition and physiology. It also helps build towards my progression as an academic as I have the opportunity to teach and interact with students at various levels of study.

Kyle Southward
Doctor of Philosophy

Had I done my PhD somewhere other than Massey, I don’t think it would have been as exciting or successful. I was given a lot of flexibility, and my supervisors were really supportive, and I’m really grateful for that.

Matt Miller
Doctor of Philosophy

The outstanding facilities and excellent staff members at Massey enabled me to further develop my skills and fulfil my passion for sports and exercise.

Olivia Kitson
Bachelor of Science (Double major in Human Nutrition and Exercise and Sport Science)

I am really glad I made the decision to study the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Exercise Prescription) at Massey University. I thoroughly enjoyed my three years and feel very privileged to have been taught by such fantastic lecturers who have prepared me well for a career in exercise prescription.

Olivia Tilyard
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

I have met so many like-minded people, all of which share a passion for sport like I do. The resources and equipment available to students is of the highest order, and the workload is made to be very manageable. I chose to study at Massey because it offered the best sport and exercise degree in the country. This, along with the beautiful campus and two nearby golf courses is what influenced my decision to study here.

Tim Berry
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise