Health, Sport and Human Performance
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.
Career opportunities
- Applied Sports Scientist
- Community Sport Adviser
- Event manager
- Health and Physical Education Teacher
- Personal Trainer
- Coach
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Scholarships and prizes
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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).
Subject regulations
Health, Sport and Human Performance papers
What our students are saying
QS rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
Waikato is ranked equal 293rd globally, placing us in the top 1.5% of universities worldwide, and 2nd in New Zealand by citations per faculty.
QS Ranking - Sports-related subjects
Waikato is ranked among the top 150 universities worldwide for Sports-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings.