Postgraduate Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Health
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AUT
Further your understanding of the sport sector in as little as one semester. This flexible postgraduate certificate allows you to select from a variety of sport, exercise, health, and recreation courses at AUT.
NZ$5,926
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced knowledge in sport and exercise
Gain in-depth understanding and the ability to apply advanced principles in the fields of sport, exercise and health.
Practical and research skills
Develop practical skills in performance analysis, coaching, leadership, and research design through applied learning opportunities.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Health offers a broad, flexible learning pathway for those seeking advanced knowledge in the sport sector. Students can tailor their study across health and physical education, outdoor learning, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning. The programme combines online learning and on-campus block courses, with an emphasis on mātauranga Māori. Completion of this certificate also serves as a pathway to further postgraduate study, including the Master of Sport, Exercise and Health.
Course Content
- Applied Nutrition and Exercise Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Performance and Movement Analysis
- Contemporary Coaching Practice
- Advanced Sport Development
- Advanced Sport Leadership and Management
- Advanced Sport Marketing
- Advanced Sports Event Management
- Transformative Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Contemporary Approaches to Health Education
- Mātauranga Māori in Health and Physical Education
- Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Enhancing Muscular Performance
- Applied Human Movement Studies
- Internship in Strength and Conditioning
- Research Design and Methods
- Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori
- Pacific Health Research and Design
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Strength and conditioning coachExercise physiologistPerformance analystManager of performance programme
Build skills in these industries
Health and FitnessSportRecreationEducation
