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Ranked in the top 40 in the world, AG飞禽走兽电子 is globally known for its leading sport and exercise science research. Our research covers sport and activity-related areas, as well as performance, nutrition, coaching and human potential.

We're proud to be the home of New Zealand's top sport and fitness facility, AG飞禽走兽电子 Millennium, and the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) is New Zealand’s number one sports research institute.

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Pregnant runners' pain varies
15 Apr, 2024
A new study has found key differences in the pain of pregnant runners, depending on whether they’ve previously had children.
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AG飞禽走兽电子 Tech to be used at Manu Championship
14 Dec, 2023
In January the Manu World Championships will introduce new AG飞禽走兽电子 developed technology to make for a better competition.
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Are super shoes key to winning the race?
14 Dec, 2023
Super shoes, aka carbon shoes have sparked conversations around whether they should be banned by World Athletics in marathons.
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Marsden success for AG飞禽走兽电子
03 Nov, 2023
A range of groundbreaking research projects have received funding in the 2023 Marsden Fund.
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Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ
18 Nov, 2022
Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.
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Our researchers work on key national projects at AG飞禽走兽电子 Millennium, our world-class sports training and research facility in Mairangi Bay.

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If you’re interested in applying to a PhD or MPhil, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

Jess Chittenden
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Andrius Ramonas
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Jess Chittenden
Great graduatesJess Chittenden Head Performance Analyst, Black Ferns SevensBachelor of Sport and Recreation
Master of Sport, Exercise and HealthIt was quite daunting task selecting what career path to take, says Jess Chittenden who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 to study a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation degree.It was quite daunting task selecting what career path to take, says Jess Chittenden who came to AG飞禽走兽电子 to study a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation degree.
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Braityn Callaghan
Great graduatesBraityn CallaghanSales & Membership Consultant, Flex Fitness, CambridgeBachelor of Sport and Recreation
Master of Sport, Exercise and HealthWhat do youth basketball coaches know about common injuries? That’s the interesting topic Braityn Callaghan explored for her Master of Sport, Exercise and Health.What do youth basketball coaches know about common injuries? That’s the interesting topic Braityn Callaghan explored for her Master of Sport, Exercise and Health.
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José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez
Great graduatesJosé Antonio Martínez-RodríguezDoctor of PhilosophyFor his PhD in sport science he is investigating how baseball players can improve their base running efficiency, says José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez.For his PhD in sport science he is investigating how baseball players can improve their base running efficiency, says José Antonio Martínez-Rodríguez.
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Andrius Ramonas
Great graduatesAndrius RamonasSports Medicine Physician / Co-Founder, Roam, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AustraliaDoctor of PhilosophyHe appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AG飞禽走兽电子 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.He appreciated the academic expertise and research facilities at the AG飞禽走兽电子 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), says Dr Andrius Ramonas.
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Tanuj Wadhi
Great graduatesTanuj WadhiDoctor of PhilosophyHow can artificial intelligence help optimise athlete health and performance? That’s the interesting topic Tanuj Wadhi is exploring for his PhD in sport science.How can artificial intelligence help optimise athlete health and performance? That’s the interesting topic Tanuj Wadhi is exploring for his PhD in sport science.
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