Sport Development and Coaching
Why study Sport Development and Coaching?
Students in this major will have the opportunity to develop skills and understandings that will support them to enhance sport, recreation, and physical activities for diverse groups and individuals in the community. The transferable knowledge and skills developed through this major will ensure graduates have the capability to lead across any sector that involves people moving.
Students will benefit from the industry partnerships that we have, both locally and nationally, with organisations such as: Sport New Zealand, The International Olympic Committee, Sport Waikato, the Avantidrome, the Waikato Institute of Sport and Leisure Studies, Brian Perry Charitable Trust, The Lowie Foundation, and sports clubs/franchises in the greater Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. A Sport Development and Coaching major prepares you for a range of possible careers which involve policy leadership, sport governance, teaching, coaching, leading, organising, facilitating or managing sport and active recreation.
Hamilton, Tauranga
Study Sport Development and Coaching in these qualifications
Study in Tauranga
From 2020, a selection of papers in Sport Development and Coaching are available in Tauranga. These are outlined in the Subject Regulations.
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
Students who major in Sport Development and Coaching as part of the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance often pursue further study at master's or doctorate level to enhance their understanding of a specialised area within the sport and leisure industry. Our researchers have strong links with the industry and other researchers nationally and internationally.