Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education (BSportHPE)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
University of Auckland
Gain expertise in sport coaching, physical activity, health promotion, and education with a Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Graduates drive positive change in health, wellbeing, and sport, in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop specialised knowledge in sport, health, and physical education
Gain a deep understanding of sport coaching, physical activity, health education, and related disciplines.
Lead positive change in communities and organisations
What You're Signing Up For
This internationally-recognised degree provides the skills and expertise to excel in sport coaching, physical activity, health promotion, and education. Study diverse areas such as exercise science, sport leadership, nutrition, dance, youth health, and Māori movement. Students can tailor their study with five specialised pathways and gain valuable industry experience. Graduates will be equipped for a range of careers focused on health, wellbeing, and sport, and are prepared to address key social justice and health challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
Course Content
- Sport coaching and leadership
- Physical activity and health promotion
- Exercise science and biophysical foundations of human movement
- Nutrition and healthy eating
- Gender, sexuality, and inclusive practice
- Māori movement and diverse cultural perspectives
- Dance and alternative sports
- Sociocultural foundations of sport
- Youth mental health education
- Pedagogy and learning in physical education
- Skill development and service learning
- Research and professional practice
- Industry experience and internships
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
Find these employment opportunities
Sports coachCorporate health and wellbeing coachSports coordinator or recreation facilitatorHealth educator or health promoterEvent managerPrimary or secondary teacher (with further study)Sport manager or media liaison
