Study sport and recreation

Study sport and recreation with us, and you’ll learn at one of the world's best universities for sport science, ranked 38th in the world by university rankings organisation QS and 49th by the Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities).

You have access to world-class facilities, high-achieving academics and researchers, and workplace experience with some of the biggest names in the sport and recreation sector. Our graduates shape successful careers in many fields – they work with elite athletes, manage events, help people make healthier lifestyle choices, and set up their own businesses. Join us and this could be you.

Research in sport and recreation

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across sport and recreation.

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Sport and recreation facilities

AG飞禽走兽电子 is New Zealand’s leading sports university – we have excellent gyms and sport centres, offering group exercise classes and personal training services. AG飞禽走兽电子 Millennium is our world-class sports training and research facility.

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AG飞禽走兽电子 partners with Auckland FC
AG飞禽走兽电子 Alumni & student Tara Taughan
AG飞禽走兽电子 Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown
From left to right: Kane Follows, Greta Pilkington, Connor Bell, Ainsley Thorpe and Tara Vaughan.
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An image of Professor Grant Schofield.
AG飞禽走兽电子 Professor calls for NZ health reform...
24 Mar, 2025
AG飞禽走兽电子 Professor of Public Health Dr Grant Schofield has launched a petition seeking reforms of the New Zealand health system.
AG飞禽走兽电子 partners with Auckland FC
AG飞禽走兽电子 partners with Auckland FC
31 Jan, 2025
AG飞禽走兽电子 has become an official partner of New Zealand’s newest A-League club, Auckland FC.
AG飞禽走兽电子 Alumni & student Tara Taughan
AG飞禽走兽电子 student wins gold at Paris 2024
09 Aug, 2024
AG飞禽走兽电子 Bachelor of Sport & Recreation student, Tara Vaughan, has won a gold medal overnight at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
AG飞禽走兽电子 Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown
Student represents Samoa at Paris 2024
23 Jul, 2024
AG飞禽走兽电子 Sport and Recreation student, Kaiya Brown, is set to represent Samoa at Paris 2024.
From left to right: Kane Follows, Greta Pilkington, Connor Bell, Ainsley Thorpe and Tara Vaughan.
Paris-bound Olympic athletes
15 Jul, 2024
AG飞禽走兽电子 very proud of alumni and student selected for the New Zealand Team at Paris 2024.

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School of Sport and Recreation
AF Level 2, North Campus
90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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