Research in sport and recreation

Ranked in the top 40 in the world, AUT is globally known for its leading sport and exercise science research. Our research covers sport and activity-related areas, as well as performance, nutrition, coaching and human potential.

We're proud to be the home of New Zealand's top sport and fitness facility, AUT Millennium, and the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) is New Zealand’s number one sports research institute.

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AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.
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AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.
AUT hosting prestigious conference
09 May, 2025
AUT is set to host the prestigious, annual International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference in Auckland next month.
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Pregnant runners' pain varies
15 Apr, 2024
A new study has found key differences in the pain of pregnant runners, depending on whether they’ve previously had children.
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AUT Tech to be used at Manu Championship
14 Dec, 2023
In January the Manu World Championships will introduce new AUT developed technology to make for a better competition.
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Are super shoes key to winning the race?
14 Dec, 2023
Super shoes, aka carbon shoes have sparked conversations around whether they should be banned by World Athletics in marathons.
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Marsden success for AUT
03 Nov, 2023
A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.
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Copilot Writing Lab Session: Using GenAI for highlighting research significance
Monday 8 Sep, 10am - 11:30am
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African Postgraduate Research Symposium
Monday 8 Sep, 11am - 2:30pm
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Toi o te Ora – AUT Wellbeing Research Network Launch Event
Monday 8 Sep, 2pm - 5pm
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Research Ethics Interactive
Tuesday 9 Sep, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Research Reels
Tuesday 9 Sep, 9:30am - 12pm
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AUT Millennium

Our researchers work on key national projects at AUT Millennium, our world-class sports training and research facility in Mairangi Bay.

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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.

If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

Tanuj Wadhi
Justine Vincent
Jeff Rothschild
SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon
José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez
Tanuj Wadhi
Student testimonialsTanuj WadhiDoctor of PhilosophyHow can artificial intelligence help optimise athlete health and performance? That’s the interesting topic Tanuj Wadhi is exploring for his PhD in sport science.How can artificial intelligence help optimise athlete health and performance? That’s the interesting topic Tanuj Wadhi is exploring for his PhD in sport science.
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Justine Vincent
Student testimonialsJustine VincentAssociate People Specialist, People and Capabilities Team, MastercardMaster of Business
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationShe loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.She loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.
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Jeff Rothschild
Student testimonialsJeff RothschildPerformance Nutritionist, High Performance Sport New ZealandDoctor of PhilosophyHe thoroughly enjoys his role as a performance nutritionist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, says Dr Jeff Rothschild who came to AUT to study a PhD.He thoroughly enjoys his role as a performance nutritionist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, says Dr Jeff Rothschild who came to AUT to study a PhD.
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SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon
Student testimonialsSangHoon (Andrew) YoonDoctor of PhilosophyWhy do we fatigue during exercise? That is the interesting topic SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon is currently exploring for his PhD in sport and exercise science.Why do we fatigue during exercise? That is the interesting topic SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon is currently exploring for his PhD in sport and exercise science.
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José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez
Student testimonialsJosé Antonio Martínez-RodríguezDoctor of PhilosophyFor his PhD in sport science he is investigating how baseball players can improve their base running efficiency, says José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez.For his PhD in sport science he is investigating how baseball players can improve their base running efficiency, says José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez.
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