Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance
Sport & Recreation
A course by
University of Waikato
Gain the latest knowledge and skills to excel in New Zealand’s fast-growing sport and leisure sector with the Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance at Waikato.
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
Apply concepts and principles of Sport, Health and Human Performance
Understand the underlying concepts and principles within Sport, Health and Human Performance.
Understand New Zealand’s social, political and cultural context
Recognise and critique social, political and cultural issues relevant to Sport, Health and Human Performance, with an emphasis on New Zealand's context.
Appropriate practice in sport and health contexts
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Sport & Human Performance (BSHP) from the University of Waikato provides a rigorous foundation for careers in the expansive sport and leisure industry. Students learn from industry-experienced staff, gain access to top-level sports facilities, and foster connections with organisations like the Chiefs, Cycling NZ, Sport Waikato, and Paralympics NZ. The degree covers a broad range of topics including sport science, health promotion, exercise, coaching, and community wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on cultural competency, social determinants of health, and professional practice within New Zealand’s unique context.
Course Content
- Sport and Human Performance foundations
- Drugs in Sport and Society (HELTH102)
- Introduction to Human Biology (BIOMD101)
- Dance, Movement and Culture (DANCE101)
- Human Performance Science (HPSCI101)
- Promoting Mental and Physical Health (HTHPR101)
- Sport, Culture and Development (SDCOA101)
- Navigating Hauora in Aotearoa (HELTH120)
- Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific (HELTH220)
- Industry and Community Engagement in Sport (HELTH381/382)
- Undergraduate Research Project (HELTH391)
- The Coaching Process (SDCOA102)
- The Impact Lab (HECSS363)
- Electives in broader sport, wellbeing, and health areas
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport
Health
Leisure
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Applied Sports Scientist
Community Sport Adviser