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Bachelor of Sport

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

UC's Bachelor of Sport will prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the diverse, ever-changing world of sport. It provides you with an overview of sport as a global culture and professional business, and the tools to help you inspire future athletes, individuals, and communities towards rewarding and more fulfilling experiences.

This flexible degree allows you to focus on your sports of interest, with subject choices and customised experiences so you can go into any career in the growing sporting and fitness industries.

Course Subjects

SPRT101 Introduction to Sport Coaching
SPRT104 Anatomy and Physiology
SPRT105 Sport, History and Society
SPRT110 Practicum 1
SPRT108 Sport, Business and Governance
SPRT208 Sport and Culture in Aotearoa New Zealand
SPRT203 Evidence in Sport
SPRT308 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sport
SPRT320 Internship
Performance Data Analysis
Physical Activity and Wellbeing
Sport Coaching and Physical Education
Sport Marketing and Management
Strength and Conditioning
Te Ao Hākinakina
Accounting
Animation
Anthropology
Art History and Theory
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Business Analytics
Business and Sustainability
Chemical Formulation Design
Chemistry
Chinese
Cinema Studies
Cinematic Arts
Classics
Community Music
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Cultural Studies
Digital Humanities
Digital Product Design
Economics
Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
European and European Union Studies
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
Finance
French
Game Arts
Game Development
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Health Education
Health Research
Health Science
Health Studies
History
Human Resource Management
Human Services
Indigenous Narrative
Industrial Product Design
Information Systems
Innovation
International Business
Japanese
Linguistics
Māori and Indigenous Health
Māori and Indigenous Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Media and Communication
Music
Nutrition
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Population Health Data Science
Professional and Community Engagement
Psychology
Public Health
Russian
Screen Sound
Screenwriting
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Coaching
Sport Management
Sport Studies
Statistics
Taxation
Te Reo Māori
Tourism Marketing and Management
Writing
Youth and Community Leadership

Entry criteria

To enrol in the degree, you will need:

University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Sport or use the admission requirements checker.

As some of the courses within this programme involve working with children, a police check and interview will be completed at the beginning of these courses - you will be sent information on how to complete these at the appropriate time.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.

Recommended preparation

The Bachelor of Sport is open to anyone with entrance to UC.

A passion for sports or exercise, sporting culture, and/or human anatomy will make you particularly suited to this degree.

Experience working within sports teams, exercise and wellbeing programmes, or with children and young people would be especially useful.

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