Master of Sport, Exercise and Health - Health and Physical Education

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.

Deepen your understanding of health education, physical education, te ao kori, and physical activity in school settings. Through this specialisation you will critically examine the discourses impacting health and physical education, consider the application of contemporary theories into practice, and extend your knowledge of mātauranga Māori in health and movement contexts.

The Health and Physical Education specialisation caters to graduates, current teachers, and other professionals passionate about health and physical education, wellbeing, and physical activity in educational environments. You’ll benefit from our academic experts who are actively involved in research and practice within the health and physical education field.

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