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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

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2021

Eight AUT academics have been promoted to the position of Professor, and a further 22 have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Meet sport and rec grad Lauren

11 Oct, 2021

Meet Dr Lauren Keaney, one of the four graduates featured in AUT’s Find Your Greatness Campaign

Post-grad realises sports medicine dream

11 Oct, 2021

An AUT degree has enabled Dr Ameya Kagali to realise his dream of working with athletes, serving as chief medical officer to the Indian Paralympics team.

Gender gap cut — sports club governance

04 Oct, 2021

Females in Kiwi sports clubs was a focus of this year's National Sport Club Survey, with some positive results, says AUT researcher Dr Mel Johnston.

AUT partners with Drug Free Sport NZ

30 Sep, 2021

Drug Free Sport NZ has announced a new research partnership with AUT to design and evaluate a world-class education programme on anti-doping.

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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 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 LaughtonSenior Event 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 graduatesScott LewisCommunity Coach Advisor, Sport AucklandBachelor of Sport and RecreationHe has always admired the power of sport and the value it brings to people’s lives, says Scott Lewis who is now a community coach advisor at Sport Auckland.He has always admired the power of sport and the value it brings to people’s lives, says sport and recreation alumnus Scott Lewis who is now a community coach advisor at Sport Auckland. Through his studies he also discovered his passion for performance analysis and coach development, says Scott who graduated in 2019 as the top scholar in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Coaching.

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 graduatesJoshua PereiraSupport Specialist, Hudl, SydneyBachelor 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.

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