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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
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.
Develop leadership and management skills
Acquire skills in leadership, sport management, and project planning within sport and recreation contexts.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Fitness
Health
Recreation
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport and recreation officer or manager