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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

AUT student Caitlin Farnham and Matt Walsh, CEO of the Sky Sport Breakers

Breaking into the workforce

24 Nov, 2020

After having her internship delayed due to COVID-19, fourth year student Caitlin Farnham is excited to finally be working with the Sky Sport Breakers.

Students focus on sustainable food

27 Oct, 2020

Around 50 students within the School of Sport and Recreation spent Semester 1 thinking, writing and studying food and nutrition.

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.

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FIND YOUR GREATNESS

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 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.

Great graduatesChloe McKenzieStrength and Conditioning Coach, High Performance Sport New Zealand / Owner, Next Level NetballDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Sport and Exercise
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationHelping athletes achieve their goals is what she loves most about being a strength and conditioning coach, says sport and recreation alumna Chloe McKenzie.Helping athletes achieve their goals is what she loves most about her career as a strength and conditioning coach, says sport and recreation alumna Chloe McKenzie. She has always had a love for sport, says Chloe whose passion for sport and recreation saw her take on study from undergraduate level all the way up to a PhD.

Great graduatesIsaac AmoahDoctor of PhilosophyHow can food science and nutrition inform the development of a vegetable-enriched bread? Isaac Amoah aims to answer this question through his PhD research.How can food science and nutrition inform the development of a vegetable-enriched bread that is accepted by consumers and has verifiable health claims? PhD student Isaac Amoah, an international student from Ghana and recipient of an AUT Riddet PhD scholarship, aims to answer this question through his doctoral research.

Great graduatesKayla-Anne Lenferna De La MotteDeputy Swim School Manager, Swimsation Swim SchoolsBachelor of Sport and RecreationFor Kayla-Anne Lenferna De La Motte learning about sport and exercise nutrition proved to be life-changing and she discovered a love for nutrition and research.For Kayla-Anne Lenferna De La Motte learning about sport and exercise nutrition proved to be life-changing and she discovered a love for nutrition and research. Two of the highlights of her studies were completing her final-year workplace experience at the AUT Human Potential, and being granted a summer studentship to analyse and formulate new ration packs for the New Zealand Defence Force.

Great graduatesJoshua PereiraBachelor of Sport and Recreation
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours)As a promising tennis player and fan of all things sport, Joshua Pereira has long been captivated by the science and technology behind athletic performance.As a promising tennis player and fan of all things sport, Joshua Pereira has long been captivated by the science and technology behind athletic performance. Studying sport and recreation at AUT enabled him to further his understanding of how the smallest of margins can determine an athlete’s success. Expecting to graduate at the end of the year, Joshua is planning to work in performance analysis after he finishes his studies.

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