BSportHPE - Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education

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Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

This internationally-recognised degree will provide you with skills and expertise in sport coaching, physical activity, health promotion and education.

Make an impact on social justice and health issues that are currently affecting Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. Drive positive change in sport and health, addressing issues such as mental health, fitness and food.

The BSportHPE programme is diverse. Choose from courses focusing on coaching, alternative sports, sports media, exercise science, nutrition, gender, sexuality, Māori movement, dance, youth health and others.

You can prepare to meet your career aspirations by choosing one of five specialised pathways:

Health education and promotion
Sport coaching and leadership
Sport science
Health and physical education
Dance

You’ll learn from world-leading academic staff in the fields of sport, health education and physical education. You’ll gain valuable industry experience tailored to your career needs and aspirations.

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This three-year programme is designed for students to gain specialised knowledge in one area of interest while also developing a broad general knowledge of the worlds of sport, health and physical education.
In addition to compulsory core courses, students can choose one of five specialised pathways or opt for a range of courses without specifying a pathway.
To complete a BSportHPE degree students need to pass courses totalling at least 360 points.

You’ll graduate with an in-depth understanding of the latest research related to the fields of sport, health and physical education. You’ll have built the skills and understanding for leading change and becoming an innovator in the industry and in your community.

Sports coach
Corporate health and wellbeing coach
Sports coordinator or recreation facilitator
Health educator or health promoter
Event manager
Primary or secondary teacher — you will be required to add a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching
Sport manager or media liaison

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters .

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This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2025 Semester One	27 February 2025	03 March 2025	30 June 2025
2025 Semester Two	04 July 2025	21 July 2025	17 November 2025
2026 Semester One		02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two		20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

1 A student enrolled for this degree must follow a programme of the equivalent of six full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 360 points, unless credit is granted under the Admission Regulations and/or the Credit Regulations.

2 Of the 360 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a 330 points from the courses listed in the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule, including WTR 100 or WTR 101 and 180 points in courses above Stage I, of which at least 75 points must be above Stage II

b 15 points from courses offered in either the General Education Open Schedule or the General Education Faculty Schedule approved for this degree or from a combination of these schedules, and the Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar

c up to 15 points from other undergraduate courses at this University.

3 A student must consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions and any safety checks as required by the Children’s Act 2014 prior to enrolment in EDUCSW 302 and SPORT 204.

Note: A record of criminal convictions will not prevent any student from attaining their qualification but may limit their options with regards to available service-learning opportunities and employment opportunities.

4 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must demonstrate competence in the English language, by passing EDUCSW 199, as prescribed by the Faculty of Education and Social Work, before enrolment in EDUCSW 302.

6 a A student is exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules who has:

either

(i) completed an undergraduate degree at a tertiary institution

(ii) commenced study for this degree at a tertiary institution before 1 January 2006

(iii) been admitted to this degree having completed 240 points or more of degree-level study at another tertiary institution.

b A student who has been exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules must substitute the requirement with courses approved by the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work.

c A student admitted to this degree, who has completed between 120 and 235 points inclusive of degree-level study at another tertiary institution, or who has completed a minimum of 50 points of study towards this degree in one semester at an overseas institution, either through an overseas exchange programme or through prior approval under the Credit Regulations, must pass:

(i) 15 points from courses offered in the General Education Schedules

and

(ii) a further 15 points from courses approved by the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work.

d A student who has been fully or partially exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules is nonetheless required to complete the Academic Integrity course.

7 a Results may be deferred for courses with a practical component where a student is unable to complete due to illness, injury, or other exceptional circumstances beyond their control.

b Where results are deferred, assessment of a practical component must be undertaken as soon as practicably possible at a time deemed appropriate by the Programme Leader.

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

Complete 360 points comprising:

330 points for Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule, and
15 points from General Education Courses, and
15 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs at levels 100 to 400 Other Undergraduate Courses, and
1 item from Academic Integrity Course