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AUT is one of the world's best universities for sport science, ranked in the top 27 in the world by the prestigious world university rankings organisation QS and 39th globally 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 experts solve All Blacks red card

13 Sep, 2021

AUT sport scientists pivotal in red card dismissal for All Black.

Semester 2 - teaching online

09 Sep, 2021

Given the uncertainty of alert levels under the Delta variant, AUT has decided that all teaching will remain online for Semester 2.

AUT climbs up the global rankings

02 Sep, 2021

AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.

Decathlon NZ Foundation Talent Games

20 Jul, 2021

Two students who won this competition are creating a free-to-access outdoor multi-sport themed gym for the people of Papatoetoe.

AUT staff behind canoe racing bid

19 Jul, 2021

AUT senior research fellows, Dr Dan Plews and Dr Adam Storey, are helping the New Zealand women's canoe racing team in their bid for Olympic gold.

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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 graduatesJessica YeomanResearch Scientist, Lululemon, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Sport and RecreationDeciding what to study at university was easy, says sport and recreation alumna Jessica Yeoman who is currently working at Lululemon in Vancouver, Canada.Deciding what to study at university was easy, says sport and recreation alumna Jessica Yeoman who is currently working at Lululemon in Vancouver, Canada. Contributing to work presented at the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference while she was studying at AUT was a highlight for Jessica who was the top scholar in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and in the Sport and Exercise Science major.

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 graduatesSheryne LokSport and Recreation Consultant / Partnerships Specialist, Make A Wish Foundation NZMaster of Business
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationShe is proud of being a sport and recreation consultant at such an early stage of her career, says Sheryne Lok who studied the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.She is proud of being a sport and recreation consultant at such an early stage of her career, says Sheryne Lok. Her role as a consultant is a combination of strategy, planning, management and leadership in sport and recreation. Having always been passionate about sport and recreation, Sheryne chose AUT because of its strong focus on workplace experience.

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 graduatesJames WalshamPodcast Host, The Hypertrophy HubGraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours)He enjoys sharing his knowledge of exercise science through his social media channels, says James Walsham who is the host of podcast The Hypertrophy Hub.He enjoys sharing his knowledge of exercise science through his social media channels, says sport and recreation student James Walsham who is the host of exercise and nutrition science podcast The Hypertrophy Hub. After completing a podiatry degree, James enrolled in a Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise to prepare himself for postgraduate study. Now enrolled in a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours) he is already planning his next step; a PhD.

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