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Qualification Title: Bachelor of Applied Science
Qualification Code: OT5133
Qualification Subject Area: Other Health (Click to view other qualifications in this subject area)
Education Provider Name: Otago Polytechnic (Click to view details for this provider)
Campus Location: Main Campus
Address: 85 Forth Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin, 9016
Qualification Level: Degree
Minimum Time to Complete: 3 years (40 weeks/year)
Is this qualification approved for a:
Student Allowance? Yes
Student Loan? Yes
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Full time/Part time: Full-time
Entry Requirements: Academic Entry. Either NCEA Level 3; OR a level 4 qualification of 60 credits or more on the National Qualifications Framework; OR University study equating to 50% of first year workload; OR Equivalent professional experience
Aim of Qualification: Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science will be able to: a. Apply professional practice skills in the area of exercise, health or sport settings b. Design and conduct research relating to a significant area of inquiry in an exercise, health or sport setting c. Critically evaluate evidence to apply effective and appropriate actions in an identified context. d. Apply problem solving techniques, knowledge and skills to address exercise/health/sport issues relevant to others. e. Critically apply the principles of exercise science to implement change to a range of populations. f. Address sustainability from cultural, social, environmental and economic perspectives. g. Assess and evaluate the cultural, social, environmental and economic impact of their practice and the practice of others.
Contents: Year One: Personal Development, Introduction to Health, Introduction to Sport, Introduction to Exercise, Community Project One Year Two: Compulsory: Community Project Two - Part A, Community Project Two - Part B, Electives: Advanced Health, Advanced Sport, Advanced Exercise Year Three: Community Project Three - Part A, Community Project Three - Part B, Community Project Three - Part C, Community Project Three - Part D
Assessment: Criterion Referenced Assessment
Mode of Delivery: Extramural
 Qualification Completions
Year   Completions
 2019 17
 2020 21
 2021 26
 Average   21
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