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Sport and recreation

AUT is New Zealand's top university for sport science, and ranked in the top 50 in the world by the prestigious world university rankings organisations QS and ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities). Our courses are developed through world-leading research and input from top industry partners.

Undergraduate courses

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 courses

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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Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion

Christchurch tragedy

15 Mar, 2019

The tragic event in Christchurch today devastates us. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their friends and families.

Adjunct Professor on ethics commission

08 Mar, 2019

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has appointed AUT Adjunct Professor of Sports Leadership and Management David Howman to its Ethics Commission.

Preparing athletes for success

25 Jan, 2019

Dr Deborah Dulson is one of the researchers at SPRINZ involved in innovative projects aimed at giving elite athletes an edge by keeping them healthy.

Celebrating AUT through the years

21 Jan, 2019

Over 50 of our oldest alumni came together for the 2018 Seddon Memorial Technical College reunion hosted by the alumni office.

Gaining skills for the workplace

14 Dec, 2018

Auckland Council are proud to sponsor the overall achievement prize for the AUT Edge Award, an extra-curricular employability award at AUT.

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Great graduatesJake CandyTeacher of Outdoor Education, St Joseph’s College, Colo, New South Wales, AustraliaBachelor of Sport and RecreationHe can’t think of a more dynamic working environment than the outdoors, says Jake Candy who now teaches outdoor education in New South Wales, Australia.He can’t think of a more dynamic working environment than the outdoors, says Jake Candy who teaches outdoor education at St Joseph’s College in New South Wales, Australia. He wasn’t always sure what he wanted to do after high school, says Jake who went to school in the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne. When his great aunty suggested AUT’s Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, it sparked his interest.

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.

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.

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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Contact details

School of Sport and Recreation
AF Block, Level 2, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
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