土井大舞工业大学

If you're passionate about helping others improve their physical, social and mental wellbeing, choose an exciting career in one of New Zealand's fastest growing industries.

The sport and leisure industry offers many exciting career opportunities, with businesses looking for skilled, talented and qualified employees to meet their customers’ needs.

Bachelor in Health, Sport and Human Performance, delivered by the University of Waikato and Toi Ohomai.

You'll have access to cutting-edge facilities and the latest sport science equipment for athlete performance testing, exercise and recovery, and altitude training.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance (Level 7), major in either Community Health, Human Performance Science, or Sport Development and Coaching.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Applied Sports Scientist
• Community Sport Adviser
• Events Manager
• Health and Physical Education Teacher
• Personal Trainer
• Sports Coach

TOPICS YOU'LL COVER

Majors
Community Health
The Community Health major is designed to ensure graduates have the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a difference in the wellbeing of the people in our local, regional and national communities. Drawing on Maori, Indigenous, critical and sociological perspectives, students will be provided with the opportunity to investigate the way health is understood and practiced in our society. Students will develop practical skills that will allow them to advocate and take action in enhancing the wellbeing of themselves and others.

Human Performance Science
Based on three pillars - performance physiology, performance psychology and performance monitoring and exercise prescription - this major has clear links to high performance sport. Extending beyond high performance sport, this major includes links to the general population, movement-related professions, exercise, nutrition and physical health.

Sport Development and Coaching
This major gives students the skills that support them to enhance sport, recreation and physical activity for groups and individuals. Students will benefit from established local and national industry partnerships. Graduates will have the transferable skills and knowledge to lead in any sector involving people and movement.