Bachelor of Sport and Recreation - AUT UniversityTEL: 0207 193 7932
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The Bachelor of Sport and Recreation is a leading industry driven programme designed to address the increasing demand for skilled sport, recreation, health and fitness professionals, both in New Zealand and the global arena. The degree offers five majors – exercise science, management, coaching, physical activity and nutrition, and outdoor education. Each equips students with world-class skills, enabling them to make a valuable and rewarding contribution to the sport and recreation industries: In most cases, students can combine two areas to complete the degree with a double major. Spa and massage papers are offered as electives. Students who wish to become physical education teachers in secondary schools study the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation followed by the one-year Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching. Third year students gain industry experience through an internship. These co-operative education papers involve a year long work experience programme run in conjunction with a wide range of sport and recreation organisations. Recent student placements have included national and regional sports trusts, local councils, sport and fitness facilities, event companies, outdoor recreation and community organisations, government agencies and secondary schools. Programme Code: AK3521
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Maximum six years part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008 AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - University Entrance
- Interview may be required for Outdoor Education major
Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study. SPECIAL ADMISSION Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. MAJORS Exercise Science: Students study sport and exercise in relation to improving fitness and performance. The focus is on understanding the physiological and mechanical factors that affect human performance, and physical conditioning and how to design and assess training programmes to influence and maximise fitness and/or performance. Management: This major will appeal to students interested in the business side of sport and recreation. Students will develop a range of marketing and management skills which can be applied to sport and recreation programmes, events, facilities or organisations. Coaching: Gain the skills and knowledge to become a world class coach. From effective coaching programmes for children through to coaching talented athletes and elite level performers, this major prepares you for the challenges of a professional coaching career in sport, recreation and physical education. Physical Activity and Nutrition: Students study lifestyle management and healthy living in the general population. This major addresses issues such as the prevention of life-style related diseases and public health approaches to the promotion of physical activity. Students will gain the practical and theoretical skills to help a society facing burgeoning obesity and inactivity. Outdoor Education: Students apply the underlying theory and principles of outdoor education to practice. The focus is on learning to facilitate personal growth through participation in outdoor activities. Students develop instructing techniques, risk management analysis, environmental awareness and recreation leadership. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - Coach
- Community recreation programmer
- Corporate health and wellness adviser
- Event or programme manager
- Outdoor education instructor
- Physical education teacher
- School sports coordinator
- Sport and recreation marketer
- Sports sponsorship co-ordinator
- Sport or fitness trainer
FURTHER STUDIES Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Health Science
Doctor of Health Science
Master of Business
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy PAPERS YEAR ONE
515009 Nutrition, Activity and Health
515203 Professional Practice
515206 Managing Sport and Recreation
555321 Human Structure and Function Select four:
515008 Applied Anatomy
515011 Dance in Cultural Context
515023 Exercise Prescription and Assessment
515205 Sport and Recreation Marketing
515311 Fundamentals of Massage
515312 Clinical Spa Practice I
515408 Outdoor Leadership
515556 Coaching Practice
515557 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
555339 Mäori Health Development YEAR TWO
516001 Industry Experience and Research
516023 Legal Issues for Sport and Recreation
516557 Sport and Recreation in Society Select five:
515553 Pursuit Elective
516005 Outdoor Education: Development
516006 Outdoor Education: Performance
516007 Human Movement Studies
516009 Exercise Science
516011 School and Community Sport
516012 Coaching Talented Athletes
516020 Drama
516024 Personal Training
516026 Sport and Exercise Psychology
516027 Applied Sports Nutrition
516028 Facility and Event Management
516031 Physical Activity and Health
516032 Clinical Spa Practice II
516033 Advanced Massage
516035 Principals and Theories of Touch
516049 Financial Management for Sport and Recreation
516555 Outdoor Philosophy YEAR THREE
517001 Sport and Recreation Co-operative I
517002 Sport and Recreation Co-operative II Select four:
516504 Applied Pursuit Elective
517005 Outdoor Education Advanced
517007 Applied Sports and Exercise Science
517008 Human Movement Advanced
517018 Nutrition, Body Composition and Health
517019 Integrated Coaching Practice
517026 Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
517033 International Spa Concepts and Design
517035 Sport and Recreation Communications
517036 Leadership in Sport and Recreation Elective Papers
Within the degree, students may choose to study up to a maximum of 30 points of approved elective papers at Level 6 or 7 from other disciplines in the University. Te Ara Hauora Māori - papers
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective should select the following papers as electives or alternative course of study:
555339 Māori Health and Development
527872 Māori Health Promotion
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.
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