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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Professor Grant Schofield, Dr Caryn Zinn and chef Craig Rodger
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PhD student Ashley Gluchowski explores strength training for older adults
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Professor Grant Schofield, Dr Caryn Zinn and chef Craig Rodger
New book sheds light on fasting
20 Apr, 2018
We’re fatter and sicker than ever before – and according to a new book, the answer to this modern scourge could lie in the age-old practice of fasting.
AUT increases presence in QS subject ran...
28 Mar, 2018
New global rankings show AUT now has 13 subjects ranked, with two of them featuring in the top 50 in the world.
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Kermadec voyage rallies student environm...
22 Mar, 2018
Earlier this month a unique envoy of 20 student voyagers and 23 crew members travelled to the Kermadec Islands aboard HMNZS Canterbury.
PhD student Ashley Gluchowski explores strength training for older adults
Turning research into action
07 Mar, 2018
For her PhD research, doctoral student Ashley Gluchowski is investigating strength training for older adults, based at AUT Millennium.
David Howman
New partnership to tackle corruption in ...
22 Nov, 2017
AUT has appointed David Howman as an adjunct professor within the School of Sport & Recreation.
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Erica Hinckson's inaugural professorial address
Tuesday 18 Sep, 4:30pm - 6pm
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Tara Ikinofo
Damian Tuiloma
Samuel McKenzie
Erin Bowerman
Iain Cleland
Tara Ikinofo
Great graduatesTara IkinofoGraduate, Sport New ZealandBachelor of Sport and RecreationSport and physical activity have always been close to her heart, says AUT alumna Tara Ikinofo who now works for Sport New Zealand.Sport and physical activity have always been close to her heart, says AUT alumna Tara Ikinofo who completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Management. After graduating in 2016, she is now part of Sport New Zealand’s sought-after graduate programme, which is designed to create future leaders in the sport sector. She loves the diversity of her job and being surrounded by such experienced industry experts.
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.
Samuel McKenzie
Great graduatesSamuel McKenzieJunior Coach Development Manager, Auckland Rugby UnionMaster of Sport and ExerciseSamuel McKenzie, who works for the Auckland Rugby Union, decided to enrol in the Master of Sport and Exercise to complement his career in sport development.How do youth athletes perceive their coaching and how does this affect their experience of sport? That’s the interesting topic Samuel McKenzie is exploring for his Master of Sport and Exercise. He chose this topic because he has an interest in the experiences of youth in sport and how the coach impacts on this.
Erin Bowerman
Great graduatesErin BowermanStrength and Conditioning Coach, The Royal Ballet School (White Lodge), LondonMaster of Sport and ExerciseAUT alumna Erin Bowerman is responsible for the strength, conditioning and fitness training of 130 ballet students at the Royal Ballet School in London.There’s nothing she doesn’t love about her job, says AUT sport and recreation alumna Erin Bowerman who is now a strength and conditioning coach at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. Primarily responsible for managing the strength, conditioning and fitness training of 130 full-time ballet students between the ages of 11 and 16, she loves fostering student enjoyment of strength and conditioning.
Iain Cleland
Great graduatesIain ClelandHead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Section Paloise Rugby, Top 14 FranceMaster of PhilosophyBeing able to learn from some of New Zealand’s top sport and recreation experts is what drew him to AUT, says Iain Cleland who studied a Master of Philosophy.Being able to learn from some of New Zealand’s top sport and recreation experts is what drew him to AUT, says Iain Cleland. He enjoyed being challenged and being able to discuss his ideas with some of the best in the business. For his Master of Philosophy thesis, Iain drew on his background in rugby union, exploring sleep extension and recovery in rugby union players.
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