Program Overview

Master of Sport, Exercise and Health

The Master of Sport, Exercise and Health is a postgraduate program that allows students to advance their knowledge of the sport industry and be involved in world-leading research in sport, exercise, and health. Students can specialize in health and physical education, outdoor learning, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning.

Program Details

• Program Code: AK3914
• Level: 9
• Points: 180
• Duration: 1.5 years full-time, part-time available
• Campus: North Campus, online study
  • Health and Physical Education & Strength and Conditioning specializations only offered on campus
• Start Dates: 13 Jul 2026, 22 Feb 2027, 12 Jul 2027

Fees

• Domestic: $11,851.60 (for 120 points), includes $10,630 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy
• International: $46,521.60 (for 120 points), includes $45,300 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy
  • Fees are subject to change year to year
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition
  • Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher:
  • A bachelor's degree
  • A graduate diploma

International Student Entry Requirements

• English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent

What You Study

To complete the Master of Sport, Exercise and Health, students need to successfully complete 180 points. They can either choose to complete a specialization with a 60-point dissertation or the standard pathway with a 90-point thesis.

Complete the Program Without a Specialization

• Standard Master of Sport, Exercise and Health:
  • Complete the following course: MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Mori Development (15 points)
  • Choose one of: HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points), MAOH801 Mori Health Research Practice Te Rangahau Hauora Mori (15 points), PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
  • Choose one of: HEAL808 Quantitative Research (15 points), HEAL810 Qualitative Research (15 points)
  • Choose one of: SPOR988 90-point Thesis (90 points), SPOR997 Dissertation (60 points)
  • Complete the remaining points from a list of available courses

Specializations in the Master of Sport, Exercise and Health

• Health and Physical Education:
  • Deepen understanding of health education, physical education, te ao kori, and physical activity in school settings
  • Complete specific courses including MAOH804, SPOR808, SPOR807, SPOR806, and SPEX806
  • Complete a dissertation: SPOR997 60-point Dissertation (60 points)
• Sport Leadership and Management:
  • Focus on management, leadership, marketing, events, and development in the sport sector
  • Complete specific courses including MAOH804, SPMG801, SPMG802, SPMG803, SPMG804
  • Complete a dissertation: SPOR997 60-point Dissertation (60 points)
• Strength and Conditioning:
  • Advance knowledge and practical skills in strength and conditioning
  • Complete specific courses including MAOH804, SPEX803, SPSC803, SPSC804, SPSC806
  • Complete a dissertation: SPOR997 60-point Dissertation (60 points)

Career Opportunities

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Exercise physiologist
• Performance analyst
• Manager of performance program

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Health
• Master of Business in Sport Leadership and Management
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy