Health, Sport and Human Performance

Turn your passion into an exciting career by studying Health, Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato. Our exciting study options will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic environment.
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Why study Health, Sport and Human Performance?

As one of the country's fastest growing industries, health and sport now contributes over $12 Billion dollars per year to New Zealand. Study in Health, Sport and Human Performance will reward you with exciting career opportunities and the chance to help improve the physical, social and mental well-being of others.

Our facilities boast the latest equipment in sport science specialisations, namely The University of Waikato Sports Laboratory at the Avantidrome and The University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance, in Tauranga. Both are equipped with cutting-edge facilities to test athlete performance, exercise and recovery, including an environmental chamber for altitude training.

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Career Opportunities

  • Applied Sports Scientist
  • Community Sport Adviser
  • Events manager
  • Health and Physical Education Teacher
  • Personal Trainer
  • Coach
This subject is not currently available for new enrolments

Hamilton, Tauranga, Online

Scholarships and prizes

Visit our Scholarship Finder for information about possible scholarships.

Practical experience

We offer a range of undergraduate papers that have a practical component as well as those that exclusively promote learning from experience in the field of health, sport and human performance. These papers enable you to participate, contribute, learn and critically reflect on the area of sport and leisure.

As a university located in the heart of the Waikato Region, we are proud to foster collaborative relationships with some of the country's top sports organisations and facilities. Our partnerships allow students to get a taste of industry careers from high performance sport (Waikato Chiefs, BOP Magic and Cycling NZ) to community organisations (Sport Waikato, Parafed and Disabilities Waikato).

Health, Sport and Human Performance papers

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Division of Health

Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, Sixth Floor, TT Block, Gate 4, Hillcrest Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand