Master of Sport, Exercise and Health
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
Advance your knowledge of the sport industry and be involved in world-leading research in sport, exercise, and health. Specialise in areas such as health and physical education, outdoor learning, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning.
NZ$11,852
inc GST
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Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 18 months
NZ$11,852
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced topical and research-based knowledge
Graduate with advanced knowledge of current research and practice in sport, exercise, and health, including research methods and data analysis appropriate for postgraduate study.
Specialist skills for professional settings
Develop practical and specialist skills in sport management, leadership, health education, physical education, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis.
Research skills in sport and health
Design, conduct, and communicate independent research relevant to sport, exercise, health and recreation.
About This Course
The Master of Sport, Exercise and Health at AUT is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the sport industry and undertake research in sport, exercise, and health. The flexible programme allows students to specialise in health and physical education, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning, or create a bespoke pathway from a wide range of courses. Central to the programme is either a dissertation or thesis, supervised by leading staff. Students benefit from options for online learning or face-to-face classes at North Campus, with a strong focus on mātauranga Māori. Graduates enter careers in performance analysis, sport management, exercise physiology, and more.
Course Content
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Māori Development
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice – Te Rangahau Hauora Māori
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research
- SPOR988 90-point Thesis
- SPOR997 Dissertation
- COMP828 Statistical Programming for Data Science
- HEAL808 Quantitative Research II
- HEAL810 Qualitative Research II
- HEAL811 Integrative Research
- SPEX801 Exercise and Nutrition for Health
- SPEX803 Exercise Physiology
- SPEX805 Performance and Movement Analysis
- SPEX806 Contemporary Coaching Practice
- SPMG801 Advanced Sport Development
- SPMG802 Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
- SPMG803 Advanced Sport Marketing
- SPMG804 Advanced Sports Event Management
- 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
- SPSC806 Internship in Strength and Conditioning
- SPOR808 Mātauranga Māori in Health and Physical Education
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree (B average or higher); or
A graduate diploma (B average or higher)
Build towards these roles
Strength and conditioning coachExercise physiologistPerformance analystManager of performance programme
Build skills in these industries
SportExerciseHealthRecreation
