Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours)

Sport & Recreation

A course by

AUT

A one-year honours degree advancing your sport and recreation knowledge via coursework and a research project, preparing you for career advancement or doctoral study.

NZ$12,903

inc GST

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NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Post Grad

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

North Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop advanced research skills

Gain the ability to plan, conduct, and present research relevant to sport and recreation.

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Specialise in key areas of sport and recreation

Build in-depth disciplinary knowledge in areas such as sport leadership, management, performance analysis, nutrition, psychology, and outdoor learning.

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Apply evidence-based practice

Use advanced knowledge and analytical skills to solve problems and inform best practice in the sport and recreation sector.

What You're Signing Up For

The Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours) at AUT is a postgraduate programme for high-achieving students with a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation. It advances your skills in sport and recreation through research-led coursework, a supervised research project, and advanced topics in leadership, management, nutrition, exercise science, outdoor learning and sport psychology. The programme prepares you for a range of exciting careers in the sport and recreation sector and provides a direct pathway to the PhD.

Course Content

  • Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
  • Integrative Research or Māori Health Research Practice or Pacific Health Research and Design
  • Quantitative Research or Qualitative Research
  • Selection of advanced electives in nutrition, exercise physiology, sport event management, outdoor learning, applied sport psychology, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning
  • Honours Research Project

What you need to know first

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses or equivalent

Course of study approved by the Dean or representative

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Health and Wellbeing

  • Sports Science

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Strength and conditioning coach

  • Exercise physiologist

  • Performance analyst

  • Manager of performance programmes