Sport

Sport, fitness and physical activity are essential to the New Zealand way of life. One in three Kiwis plays sport, and even those who aren’t sports oriented recognise that a healthy lifestyle includes physical activity.

Shape up for a great career

Demand for skilled professionals in the exciting industry of sport is growing. The professional nature of sport today requires managers, coaches and consultants who understand the needs of recreational participants and high-performance athletes. Our graduates develop careers as personal trainers, sport marketers and managers, physical education teachers, event managers, fitness centre managers and professional athletes.

Real-world learning

Many of our academic staff have also been elite athletes and coaches, or have held management positions with regional and national sporting organisations. Actively involved in the world of sport they use this experience to help you learn through interactive group discussions, practical sessions, workshops, case studies and research. Unitec’s sport facilities include a multi-use stadium, a fully equipped weights room, a full range of cardiovascular equipment, a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio, the National Squash Centre and sand-split sports fields.

Links with industry

Our programmes bring you into contact with top industry players in sport, fitness and physical recreation, as well as with professional athletes. Our staff are committed to developing strong working relationships with the industry. Partners include organisations such as Auckland Rugby and the Blues, Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC), Squash New Zealand, College Sport and Sport Waitakere to name a few. These links provide valuable opportunities for you, ensure that our programmes are cutting edge, and allow our training to meet current industry needs and expectations.

Programmes available for Sport