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AUT is New Zealand's top university for sport science, and ranked in the top 35 in the world by the prestigious world university rankings organisations QS and the top 50 by ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities). Our courses are developed through world-leading research and input from top industry partners.

Undergraduate programmes

Undergraduate study in sport and recreation will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate study in sport and recreation will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.

Certificates and diplomas

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Certificate in Sport and Recreation

Short courses

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Academic departments

Research in sport and recreation

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across sport and recreation.

More about our research

Sport and recreation facilities

AUT is New Zealand’s leading sports university – we have excellent gyms and sport centres, offering group exercise classes and personal training services. AUT Millennium is our world-class sports training and research facility.

News

Associate Professor Andrew Gibbons standing in a classroom.

Sport clubs face COVID financial pain

09 Oct, 2020

Sports clubs connected to NZ’s most traditional codes report being “hit hard” by the impact of COVID-19 according to the 2020 National Sport Club Survey.

School sport on TV takes a toll

29 Sep, 2020

A deal to televise and live stream more secondary school sports has attracted significant debate.

Eating healthy is hard on a Covid budget

24 Sep, 2020

More of us are now facing food insecurity - with children, Pacific peoples and Māori the most impacted, writes Emeritus Professor Elaine Rush.

ECE positive for social outcomes

23 Sep, 2020

New research has found that children who attend ECE have fewer emotional difficulties and better peer relations, but are more prone to common illnesses.

Wellington Phoenix partnership

17 Sep, 2020

AUT partners with the Wellington Phoenix on sport education

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Contact details

School of Sport and Recreation
AS Building, Level 1
AS104A, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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Great graduatesShaun Adam AtamuSecondary Schools Rugby Development Officer, Counties Manukau Rugby Football UnionBachelor of Sport and RecreationHis career now is a dream come true, says sport and recreation alumnus Shaun Adam Atamu who is currently working for the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union.His career now is a dream come true, says sport and recreation alumnus Shaun Adam Atamu who works for the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union. What he remembers most fondly about his time at AUT is meeting like-minded sports enthusiasts, says Shaun who has always been passionate about physical activity and the sports industry.

Great graduatesChynna LaughtonEvent Manager, Eden ParkBachelor of Sport and RecreationWhen she joined Eden Park for workplace experience in her final year at AUT, Chynna Laughton had no idea this would be the start to an exciting career.When she joined Eden Park for her workplace experience in the final year of her degree, Chynna Laughton had no idea that this would be the start to an exciting career in sport event management. Initially joining Eden Park as a marketing assistant, she quickly impressed her co-workers and was promoted to event manager within less than two years; an achievement she is very proud of.

Great graduatesJulia HerbstHead Analyst, Vantage Black Sticks Men’s National Hockey Team, Hockey New ZealandPostgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationShe loves her job, says AUT sport and recreation alumna Julia Herbst who is now the head analyst for the Vantage Black Sticks men’s hockey team.She loves her job, says AUT sport and recreation alumna Julia Herbst who is now the head analyst for the Vantage Black Sticks men’s hockey team. She would highly recommend AUT’s sport and recreation programmes to others, says Julia who is now studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise in addition to working at Hockey New Zealand.

Great graduatesBruce AlisonHead of Health and Physical Education / Dean, Otamatea High SchoolBachelor of Sport and RecreationHis studies at AUT helped him find his calling, says AUT sport and recreation alumnus Bruce Alison who now teaches at Otamatea High School in Northland.His studies at AUT helped him find his calling, says sport and recreation alumnus Bruce Alison who now teaches at Otamatea High School in Northland. After initially thinking he wanted to become a personal trainer, the opportunity to coach intermediate students in his first year at AUT inspired him so much he decided to focus on health and physical education as a career.

Great graduatesJessica MilicichGoalkeeper, Het Ravijn Water Polo Team, The NetherlandsBachelor of Sport and RecreationWith an ambition to qualify for the Olympics, AUT sport and recreation alumna Jessica Milicich is a top athlete who has already represented New Zealand.With an ambition to qualify for the Olympics, AUT sport and recreation alumna Jessica Milicich is a top athlete who has already represented New Zealand at the Water Polo World Championships. She has recently moved to Europe to fulfil her sporting goals and help her campaign towards the Olympic qualification tournament in 2021.

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