Master of Sport, Exercise and Health
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
Advance your knowledge in the sport industry and be involved in world-leading research in sport, exercise, and health. Complete the Master of Sport, Exercise and Health through various specialisations or a standard pathway, with both online and on-campus learning options.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
North Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 months
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Develop advanced knowledge in sport, exercise and health
Acquire in-depth theoretical understanding and practical skills in core areas of sport science, health, and exercise.
Specialise within the sport and health sector
Choose from specialisations such as coaching, nutrition, data analytics, strength and conditioning, and more to align with career goals.
Conduct independent, industry-relevant research
Undertake a substantial research project (dissertation or thesis) under expert supervision, contributing new knowledge to the field.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Sport, Exercise and Health at AUT enables students to advance their knowledge of the sport industry and conduct research in sport, exercise, and health. The program offers flexible pathways—including specialisations such as coaching, athlete development, physical activity and nutrition, sport data analytics, sport leadership and management, outdoor learning, and strength and conditioning. Students undertake a substantial research project (dissertation or thesis) guided by leading sport and recreation staff, with the choice to study on campus or online (for most specialisations). The program includes a strong emphasis on mātauranga Māori and provides opportunities for industry engagement, advanced practical skill development, and research expertise.
Course Content
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Māori Development
- HEAL811 Integrative Research
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice – Te Rangahau Hauora Māori
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research
- COMP828 Statistical Programming for Data Science
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research II
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research II
- NUTR801 Nutrition and Health
- SPEX801 Exercise and Nutrition for Health
- SPEX803 Exercise Physiology
- SPEX805 Performance and Movement Analysis
- SPEX806 Contemporary Coaching Practice
- SPEX807 Sport Performance Nutrition
- SPEX808 Promoting Physical Activity and Health
- SPMG801 Advanced Sport Development
- SPMG802 Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
- SPMG803 Advanced Sport Marketing
- SPMG804 Advanced Sports Event Management
- SPOR803 The Human-Nature-Hauora relationship
- SPOR804 Outdoor Crafting
- SPOR805 The Societal Role of Outdoor Learning
- SPOR806 Transformative Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- SPOR807 Contemporary Approaches to Health Education
- SPSC801 Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology
- SPSC803 Enhancing Muscular Performance
- SPSC804 Applied Human Movement Studies
- SPSC805 Applied Skill Acquisition in Sport
- SPSC806 Internship in Strength and Conditioning
- SPSC807 Internship in Sport Data Analytics
- SPOR988 90-point Thesis
- SPOR997 60-point Dissertation
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or graduate diploma with a B grade average or higher
International students: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Health and Wellness
Recreation
Nutrition
Education (physical, outdoor, health)
Sport Analytics
Future employment opportunities might be
Strength and conditioning coach
Exercise physiologist
Performance analyst
Manager of performance programme
Coach and athlete development specialist
Physical education leader
Sport leader or manager
Sport data analyst
Outdoor educator
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