Study options

AUT is globally recognised for its outstanding postgraduate qualifications in sport and exercise. Study with us and you'll benefit from the expertise of academic staff who are widely known as experts in their field, have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and get involved in world-leading research projects.

You can choose from different focus areas and research groups within sport and exercise. Our programmes provide you with the critical understanding and appreciation of integrating knowledge, science, evidence-based practice and relevant theoretical concepts.

World-class postgraduate programmes

Body composition and anthropometry qualifications

Body composition (anthropometry) courses (ISAK)

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Each year, SPRINZ receives industry-funded scholarships, with many of our postgraduate students and staff working on collaborative research with our industry partners.

Partnership: AUT and Athlete Training + Health

The partnership between AUT and Athlete Training + Health (ATH) in the USA enables students to intern or work at ATH in Texas, USA and have access to the expertise of both ATH and its partner university AUT.

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Previous SPRINZ scholarships

AUT Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
CSI Pacific Doctoral Scholarship – Canadian Sport Institute Pacific
Eccentric Training and Elite Athlete Performance – HPSNZ
Goldmine Scholarship – HPSNZ
HPSNZ Cricket Scholarship – HPSNZ
HPSNZ Kayak PhD Scholarship
HPSNZ Scholarship Motorcycle Scholarship – WIL Sport
New Zealand Cricket Scholarship – NZ Cricket
SPRINZ Tennis NZ PhD Scholarship – Tennis NZ

Get involved in SPRINZ research groups

Great graduatesAndrius RamonasSports Medicine Physician / Co-Founder, Roam, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AustraliaDoctor of PhilosophyHe appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.He appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.

Great graduatesJeff RothschildPerformance Nutritionist, High Performance Sport New ZealandDoctor of PhilosophyHe thoroughly enjoys his role as a performance nutritionist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, says Dr Jeff Rothschild who came to AUT to study a PhD.He thoroughly enjoys his role as a performance nutritionist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, says Dr Jeff Rothschild who came to AUT to study a PhD.

Great graduatesJasper WongDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Master of Sport, Exercise and HealthFor Jasper Wong, one of the most enjoyable aspects about AUT is being part of the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ).For Jasper Wong, one of the most enjoyable aspects about AUT is being part of the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ).

Great graduatesLucy JacobsExercise Physiologist, High Performance Sport New ZealandMaster of Sport, Exercise and HealthSPRINZ is an awesome place to do higher study, says Lucy Jacobs who came to AUT to complete a Master of Sport and Exercise; a qualification she completed in 2023.SPRINZ is an awesome place to do higher study, says Lucy Jacobs who came to AUT to complete a Master of Sport and Exercise; a qualification she completed in 2023.

Great graduatesCesar MeylanDirector of Health and Athletic Performance, Canada Soccer, Vancouver, CanadaDoctor of PhilosophyWhat he loves most about his job is contributing to the success of a team, says sport and recreation alumnus Dr Cesar Meylan who works for Canada Soccer.What he loves most about his job is contributing to the success of a team, says sport and recreation alumnus Dr Cesar Meylan who works for Canada Soccer.

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