Sport and recreation

AUT's sport and recreation programmes are developed through world-leading research and with New Zealand's top sport and exercise industry partners. Our academics combine their sport and health expertise to help you gain essential skills during your study, so you'll be ready to choose from a wide range of careers in sport and recreation.

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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.

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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.

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Seated guests at the 2017 event
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
Professor Erica Hinckson
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AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
Seated guests at the 2017 event
AUT Blue Awards honour arts and culture
09 Oct, 2018
The annual AUT Blue Awards for sporting excellence will now be extended to acknowledge arts and culture excellence among high achieving students.
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
Professor Erica Hinckson
Five questions: Professor Erica Hinckson
21 Sep, 2018
We asked Professor of Physical Activity and the Environment Erica Hinckson five questions at the time of her Inaugural Professorial Address.
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Women in sports (The Conversation)
20 Sep, 2018
Naomi Osaka has made history as the first Japanese woman to claim a Grand Slam singles title after defeating Serena Williams in the final of the US Open.
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
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Henry Watt
Theresa Hill
Damian Tuiloma
Tara Coe
Wataru Hiramatsu
Henry Watt
Great graduatesHenry WattStrategic Partnerships Executive, IMG, LondonBachelor of Sport and RecreationHaving always wanted to work abroad, Bachelor of Sport and Recreation alumnus Henry Watt loved being able to intern in New York right after graduating from AUT.Sport is a multi-billion-dollar industry in New Zealand, says Bachelor of Sport and Recreation alumnus Henry Watt. Choosing where to study was easy for Henry. He decided to enrol at AUT because AUT’s School of Sport and Recreation is often talked about as the best in the country, and is closely linked to AUT Millennium. He also liked that his second and third year at AUT included workplace experience.
Theresa Hill
Great graduatesTheresa HillWrangler, The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Colorado Springs, USABachelor of Sport and RecreationShe loves her work, says AUT sport and recreation alumna Theresa Hill who is currently interning at The Ranch at Emerald Valley in Colorado Springs.She loves her work, says sport and recreation alumna Theresa Hill who is currently interning at The Ranch at Emerald Valley, which is part of luxury hotel The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. She had long considered applying for this internship, says Theresa who graduated in 2017 and got the sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme.
Damian Tuiloma
Great graduatesDamian TuilomaCoach Developer, Harbour Sport
Performance Director/Business Owner, DT Fitness and PerformanceBachelor of Sport and RecreationAUT is the gold standard when it comes to studying sport and recreation, says Damian Tuiloma who now runs his own business, DT Fitness and Performance.AUT is the gold standard when it comes to studying sport and recreation, says Damian Tuiloma who decided to start a career in sport after he had finished playing rugby. After researching what university had the most to offer, he chose AUT because he wanted to learn from the leaders in the sport and recreation industry. He also appreciated that AUT is the home of AUT Millennium, a prominent sport research facility.
Tara Coe
Great graduatesTara CoeLearning Support Advisor, Skills Active AotearoaBachelor of Sport and RecreationAs learning support advisor at Skills Active Aotearoa, AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation alumna Tara Coe loves helping others further their skills.She loves helping others further their skills, says sport and recreation alumna Tara Coe who now works at Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for the recreation, sport and exercise industries. She has always been passionate about sport, says Tara who grew up in Waiuku. Moving from a farm and country high school to Auckland had its challenges, she admits but she says that AUT has a way of shaping people and helping each student in a way that suits their individual needs.
Wataru Hiramatsu
Great graduatesWataru HiramatsuMaster of Sport and ExerciseComing to AUT for postgraduate study was an easy decision, says Wataru Hiramatsu who dreams of working as a rugby strength and conditioning coach one day.Coming to AUT for postgraduate study was an easy decision, says Wataru Hiramatsu who dreams of working as a rugby strength and conditioning coach one day. Being able to learn from experts in his field has been one of the highlights of his studies, Wataru says. He enjoys being able to access the facilities at AUT Millennium, and learning from high-profile guest speakers.
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