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Sport and recreation

AUT is one of the world's best universities for sport science, ranked in the top 39 in the world by the prestigious world university rankings organisation QS and 49th globally by the Shanghai Ranking (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

Mastering delivery of nutrition skills

13 Apr, 2022

Master of Sport, Exercise and Health student Olivia Malamatenios (Ngāpuhi) always aimed to work in health promotion and inspire healthier lifestyles.

Rural communities grow top athletes

07 Apr, 2022

Research on elite New Zealand hockey players from small-town and rural areas has produced new evidence on what can help make a top athlete.

5 questions with Lefaoali’i Dion Enari

07 Apr, 2022

We asked him five questions about his research and the importance of placing sustainability at the heart of research activity.

Distance - the key to active transport

23 Mar, 2022

Distance is the strongest determining factor for how teenagers feel about walking or cycling to school according to new research.

Leaps of discovery in sports research

08 Feb, 2022

Imagine analysing the way a person hopped could help predict and improve their sprint performance. That is what AUT PhD candidate Ant Sharp is exploring.

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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 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.

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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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Great graduatesChloe McKenzieStrength and Conditioning Coach, High Performance Sport New Zealand / Owner, Next Level NetballDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Sport and Exercise
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.

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Great graduatesKatrina SharlottProduct Coordinator, Go-to-Market Management Team (GTM), Lululemon, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of Sport and RecreationAUT enables students to set themselves up for a bright future in the industry, says Katrina Sharlott who completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.AUT enables students to set themselves up for a bright future in the industry, says sport and recreation alumna Katrina Sharlott. After graduating at the end of 2018, Katrina is now working for Lululemon in Vancouver; an opportunity she got through the Internz International Scholarship Programme.

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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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