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| Qualification Title: |
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Bachelor of Applied Science (with specialisations in Physical Activity, Health and Wellness, Sport and Exercise Science; and Human Nutrition |
| Qualification Code: |
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CH3981 |
| Qualification Subject Area: |
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Other Health (Click to view other qualifications in this subject area) |
| Education Provider Name: |
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Ara Institute of Canterbury (Click to view details for this provider) |
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Main Campus |
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130 Madras Street, Christchurch, 8011 |
| Qualification Level: |
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Degree |
| Minimum Time to Complete: |
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3 years (41 weeks/year) |
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| Full time/Part time: |
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Full-time |
| Entry Requirements: |
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New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
- Biology or Human Biology or Physical Education.
- another subject, preferably Core Health/ Health Education, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography and Psychology. (Human Nutrition specialisation applicants must have a minimum of 14 credits in Chemistry at Level 2 or equivalent)
- one other subject from the list of approved subjects* and
• Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and
• Numeracy/Maths - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR one of the following:
• Successful completion of NZ3563 New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4).
For the Physical Activity and Health Promotion or Human Nutrition Specialisations:
• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent
For the Sport and Exercise Science Specialisation:
• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Applied Science Pathway or equivalent
Note: If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
* NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
Please see Ara website for alternative academic requirements.
Additonal Requirements: see Ara website for details.
English Requirements:IELTS 6.0 Academic (lower than 5.5 in any subtest), please see Ara website for further details |
| Aim of Qualification: |
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science will be able to: Apply knowledge of their
specific discipline to a range of workplace contexts; 2. Conceptualise and apply
critical thinking; 3. Establish and maintain ethical workplace and client relationships.;
4. Critically reflect and appraise their own sustainable professional practice; 5.
Engage with scientific research to ensure currency of practice; 6. Communicate and
collaborate effectively in a range of vocational, cultural and educational settings; 7.
Engage competently with Maori clients and communities. |
| Contents: |
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The Bachelor of Applied Science (with specialisation) aims to develop theoretical
knowledge, critical thinking and reflective practice in an environment that facilitates
sound, integrated professional practice in both Aotearoa New Zealand and the global
context. The core courses are Professional Communication, Research Design and
Statistics, and Research Project. Compulsory course content focuses on theory and
practical skills related to the Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Sport and
Exercise Science, or Human Nutrition Specialisation |
| Assessment: |
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Learning outcomes will be achieved through a variety of teaching/learning strategies including
lectures, tutorials, Moodle, laboratory practicals, group work and individual assessments. |
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Intramural |
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| Qualification
Completions |
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| 2017 |
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40 |
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| 2018 |
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41 |
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| 2019 |
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30 |
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| 2020 |
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21 |
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| 2021 |
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18 |
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| Average |
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30 |
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| Click on a student number to view a demographic
breakdown of this qualification's completions from
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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