Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Sport & Recreation
A course by
NMIT
A Level 7 Bachelor degree focused on sport and recreation, offered by AUT through NMIT in Nelson, for graduates of relevant diplomas, with opportunities for careers in fitness, coaching, recreation management, and more.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Nelson Campus, Nelson
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced knowledge in sport and recreation
Graduate with a comprehensive understanding of advanced concepts in sport, recreation, and applied fitness, including the practical application of human physiology.
Lead and manage projects in a sport/recreation context
Execute a large-scale project in a chosen area of sport or recreation, developing project management and leadership skills.
Empower and improve health through sport
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Sport and Recreation is a one-year top-up degree programme, delivered by AUT at NMIT Nelson campus. Designed for graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Levels 5 and 6), it builds advanced skills and knowledge in applied fitness, human physiology, project management, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through sport and recreation. The programme involves a large-scale project in an area of personal interest and provides access to science labs and fitness facilities.
Course Content
- Large-scale applied project in sports and recreation
- Advanced human physiology and exercise science
- Applied fitness and community health
- Sport and recreation management
- Access and use of exercise science and physiology labs
- Use of onsite and offsite sport facilities (gyms, running tracks, pools)
- Outdoor activities: paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain biking, white water rafting, adventure racing
What you need to know first
Successful completion of the New Zealand Diplomas in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Levels 5 and 6)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and recreation
Fitness industry
Health and wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Aerobics Instructor
Athletic Trainer
Coach