Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health

Sport & Recreation

A course by

AUT

Turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career and create positive change with the Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health. Explore the role of sport, exercise, and healthy living in addressing global challenges and improving community wellbeing.

NZ$13,170

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 3 years

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Understand the role of sport, exercise, and health

Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of sport, movement, exercise science, and health, with an emphasis on improving wellbeing of individuals and communities.

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Develop leadership and management skills

Acquire skills in leadership, sport management, and project planning within sport and recreation contexts.

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Apply theory into practice

Build workplace experience through cooperative education, engaging directly with industry partners.

What You're Signing Up For

The Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health at AUT prepares students to address wellbeing for people and communities through sport, exercise, and healthy living. With an emphasis on both theory and practical workplace experience, you will gain a sound understanding of sport, movement, leadership, physical education, health and exercise science. The degree offers flexibility through its choice of majors, minors, and elective options, and integrates Māori perspectives and Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

Course Content

  • Core courses in sport, exercise, and health sectors
  • Sport, Exercise and Health Cooperative Education (workplace experience)
  • Major in Health and Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science, or Sport Leadership and Management
  • Flexible component: minors or elective courses from different AUT degrees
  • Options to take a second major or one/two minors (including options outside sport)
  • Practical learning using world-class sport facilities
  • Honouring mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti O Waitangi

What you need to know first

University Entrance or equivalent

Must be capable of meeting the Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher (or equivalent, for international students)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport

  • Fitness

  • Health

  • Recreation

  • Education

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sport and recreation officer or manager

  • Health and PE teacher (additional study may be required)

  • Sport development advisor

  • Exercise scientist

  • Community health promoter

  • Sport event coordinator

  • Fitness and wellness consultant

  • Youth coach or development officer