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Health and physical education at AUT University: an overview
- Also referred to as physical education
Health and physical activity is set to remain at the heart of New Zealand wellbeing, enabling young people to develop knowledge, confidence and skills in order to be connected, active members of society. The study of health and physical education at AUT focuses on the integration of hauora, health promotion and the socio-ecological aspects that underpin the philosophy of health and physical education in New Zealand schools.
Key academic contact
Dr Grant Schofield
Professor of Public Health
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 9169
grant.schofield@aut.ac.nz
Industry associations
- SPARC
SPARC provides research funding on a number of research initiatives with AUT’s Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand.
- Kiwisport
Kiwisport is responsible for maintaining industry regulations and provides AUT students with scholarships and job opportunities.
Degrees and qualifications
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation overview
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in health and physical education
- Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Postgraduate
Sport and exercise science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
- Master of Health Science
Physical activity and nutrition
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in sport and exercise
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in sport and exercise
- Master of Health Science
Other postgraduate qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Master of Sport and Exercise
- Master of Health Practice in sport and exercise
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Contact us
Dr Grant SchofieldProfessor of Public Health
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 9169
grant.schofield@aut.ac.nz
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2012 1:45pm