Arts and Education

Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education BSportHPE

Turn your passion for sport, health, leadership and community wellbeing into a career you’ll love, in Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas.

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Duration: Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies

Next start date: 2025 Semester Two – 21 July; 2026 Semester One – 2 March

Available locations: City

Points: 360

Programme type: Undergraduate

Programme overview

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 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

For detailed information on the elective courses you can choose for this programme, see here.

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.

Study abroad at one of our 125 partner universities in over 20 countries. Find out more about studying abroad.

Conjoint programmes let you pursue two undergraduate bachelors degrees at the same time.

Learn more about conjoints

Programme structure

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 specifiying a pathway.

To complete a BSportHPE degree students need to pass courses totalling at least 360 points.

For detailed information on required courses and the elective courses you can choose for this programme, see our programme and enrolment information here.

Most students need to take one General Education course.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Year 1 120 points

Code:

SPORT 101

Name:

Making a Difference in Sport

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 104

Name:

Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 101

Name:

Sociocultural Foundations

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

WTR 100

Name:

Waipapa Taumata Rau

Type:

Core taught

Points:

15 pts
Code:

EDPROFM 100

Name:

Te Ao Māori - Te Kākano

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 102

Name:

Learning and Pedagogy

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 103

Name:

Biophysical Foundations

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

Choose a pathway, General Education or elective course

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts

Year 2 120 points

Code:

EDUCSW 201

Name:

Diversity in New Zealand

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

HEALTHED 201

Name:

Youth Mental Health Education

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 202

Name:

Skill learning

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 201

Name:

Whakatinanahia

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

SPORTHPE 203

Name:

Physiology, exercise and fitness

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

General Education course

Points:

15 pts
Name:

Choose from a range of courses in Dance, Exercise Sciences, Health Education and more

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts

Year 3 120 points

Code:

SPORT 202

Name:

Sport and recreation

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

EDUCSW 302

Name:

Service learning

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

EDUCSW 303

Name:

Research and Professional Practice

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

General Education course

Points:

15 pts
Name:

Choose from a range of courses in Dance, Exercise Sciences, Health Education and more

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

New Zealand Outside New Zealand

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.

Qualification

NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement

Score required

150
Qualification

CIE Cambridge International Examinations

Score required

150
Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate

Score required

26

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 2.4

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Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.4

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Further requirements

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, see External transfer of credit.

If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.
If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.

My highest qualification is from this country or region:

Select a country or region

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

26

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Score required

CCC

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.4

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Application closing dates

Semester One 2025: 27 February 2025

Semester Two 2025: 4 July 2025

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

2025

Semester One

Starts – 3 March

Ends – 30 June

Semester Two

Starts – 21 July

Ends – 17 November

2026

Semester One

Starts – 2 March

Ends – 29 June

Semester Two

Starts – 20 July

Ends – 16 November

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

How to apply

Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

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.

Jobs related to this programme

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

Some career paths may require further study.

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Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education BSportHPE

Programme overview

Conjoint options

Programme structure

Sample programme structure

Year 1 120 points

Year 2 120 points

Year 3 120 points

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Secondary school qualifications

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

Tertiary qualifications

Minimum grade requirements

Further requirements

Other pathways to study

My highest qualification is from this country or region:

Secondary school qualifications

You need to have one of the following:

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Tertiary qualifications

You need to have the following:

Minimum grade requirements

Other pathways to study

How much does a Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education cost per year?

2025 fees

Find out about financial support information

Scholarships and awards

Student loans and allowances

Cost of living

Key dates

Application closing dates

Start dates

Other important dates

How to apply

Where could this programme take you?

Jobs related to this programme

Further study options

Student career planning service

Key Information for Students

Experience the University

Why study

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