Master of Sport, Exercise and Health - Coach and Athlete Development

With the Master of Sport, Exercise and Health you can advance your knowledge of the sport industry, and be involved in world-leading research in sport, exercise and health.

You can specialise in coach and athlete development, health and physical education, outdoor learning, physical activity and nutrition, sport data analytics, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning. You can also complete this master’s degree by choosing from the full range of courses available across the programme.

At the heart of the programme is the dissertation or thesis, which enables you to research a topic of your interest, under the guidance of AUT’s globally renowned sport and recreation staff. The programme is flexible, and is offered fully online or taught at the North Campus. 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.

Advance your understanding of the coaching process, and how to develop other coaches and athletes. This specialisation focuses on the current needs of the coaching and coach development industry in New Zealand. It’s suitable for graduates from the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in Coaching who want to further their skills, as well as for professionals already working in the field. You’ll learn from academic staff who are well-known for their expertise in skill acquisition, sport psychology, performance analysis and coach development.

Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher: A bachelor's degree; or A graduate diploma IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent TOEFL IBT - 90