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Study sport and recreation with us, and you’ll learn at one of the world's best universities for sport science, ranked in the top 39 globally by the Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities) and top 41 by QS.

You have access to world-class facilities, high-achieving academics and researchers, and workplace experience with some of the biggest names in the sport and recreation sector. Our graduates shape successful careers in many fields – they work with elite athletes, manage events, help people make healthier lifestyle choices, and set up their own businesses. Join us and this could be you.

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

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Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ

18 Nov, 2022

Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.

New professors and associate professors

17 Nov, 2022

AUT is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its academics to the position of Professor and 30 to Associate Professor.

Record ranking for AUT

12 Oct, 2022

AUT has claimed its highest-ever place among New Zealand universities in the latest global rankings.

Sports, TV and New Zealanders

19 Sep, 2022

Kiribati Language Week 2022

11 Jul, 2022

We’re pleased to launch our Kiribati episode of AUT’s 2022 Pacific Language Week Video series – AUT Focus on Sustainability.

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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 graduatesArana RakenaHealth, Physical Education and Te Reo Māori Teacher, Lynfield CollegeGraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationWhat he loves most about teaching is that he can contribute to the local rōpū and iwi, says Arana Rakena who now works as a teacher at Lynfield College.What he loves most about teaching is that he can contribute to the local rōpū and iwi, says Arana Rakena who completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Health and Physical Education, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching. He now works at Lynfield College as a health, physical education and te reo Māori teacher.

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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.

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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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Great graduatesBruce AlisonHead of Health and Physical Education, Otamatea High SchoolBachelor of Sport and RecreationHis studies at AUT helped him find his calling, says AUT sport and recreation alumnus Bruce Alison who now teaches at Otamatea High School in Northland.His studies at AUT helped him find his calling, says AUT sport and recreation alumnus Bruce Alison who now teaches at Otamatea High School in Northland.

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Great graduatesKatrina SharlottProduct Content Lead, FORM Swim, 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 Katrina Sharlott who completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.

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