Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

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Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

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Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

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• Locations and dates

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• Total credits

360

• Fees

Please refer to Auckland University of Technology’s website

A Student Service Fee applies (2026; $2.50 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

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• National qualification code

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This degree programme is offered by AUT at the Nelson Campus. It is available to graduates of the Diploma in Applied Fitness and the New Zealand Diplomas in Sport, Recreation and Exercise.

If you achieved University Entrance (UE) in 2020, the entry requirements for this programme may differ from those displayed on this page and in printed material due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. To find out about entry requirements for those who achieve UE in 2020 see the NZQA website.

After completing the NZ Diploma in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Level 5 and 6), graduates can transfer into the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation programme for a final year to complete a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.

It's more than just playing sport

During the year, you will complete a large-scale project within an area of sports and recreation that you are interested in.

Building on the skills and knowledge you have learned in the Level 5 and Level 6 programmes, you will become more confident with understanding the physiology of humans and understanding how to work with them to improve their life through health, fitness, sport and recreation.

Heaps of career opportunities

Work in the fitness industry in a variety of careers.

Examples of careers in Applied Fitness:

• Aerobics Instructor
• Athletic Trainer
• Coach
• Community Recreation Advisor
• Exercise Advisor for Special Conditions
• Exercise Rehabilitation Provider
• Fitness Centre Worker
• Gym Instructor
• Lifestyle Educator
• Manager of Team/Facility
• Motivator, Outdoor Educator
• Personal Trainer
• PE Teacher
• Project Manager for Health Issues
• Rest Home Coordinator
• Specialist Sports Advisor
• Sports Trust Worker
• Sports Coordinator
• Sports Marketer
• Sports Science Technician
• Team Masseuse
• Team Trainer
• Video Analyst

Great Facilities

The exercise science and physiology lab feature the most up-to-date equipment in Te Tauihu. As a fitness student, you have your own gym onsite as well.

Offsite facilities available include the Saxton running track, TRU High Performance Gym, local pools and squash courts.

During the programme, you will also make the most of our region’s excellent outdoor activities, including paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain biking, white water rafting and adventure racing.

Entry Requirements

All applicants:

• Successful completion of the New Zealand Diplomas in Sport, Recreation and Exercise, Levels 5 and 6.

Please note

NMIT aligns to degree entry to the amended university entry requirements, effective from 2015. For more information refer to http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance. Entry for this degree programme may require specific subjects.

How to Apply

To be able to complete AUT's Bachelor of Sport and Recreation at the NMIT campus, you need to first apply for the [New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) Level 5.](/study/programmes/new-...