Undergraduate study in Health Education

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What can you study in Health Education?

This degree is your opportunity to become a leader in the exciting worlds of sport, health and physical education. The programme is flexible in design, so you can choose from a range of courses across different disciplines to create your own unique pathway that complements your interests and career aspirations. Pathways to explore include Sport Leadership and Coaching, Health Education and Promotion, Health and Physical Education, Sport Science, and Dance.

Structuring your degree in Health Education

The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education allows you to tailor your courses to fit your interests.

In total you need 360 points (or 24 courses worth 15 points each) to pass the degree. Seven of those courses need to be at Stage II or higher, and at least five at Stage III.

Here’s what you need to study:

Core compulsory courses listed on this page
2 papers in General Education which students choose, one in Year 1 and the other in Year 2
6 elective courses

You can choose your elective courses to follow one of five pathways outlined below. Or if you’d prefer not to specialise, you can chose a mixture of courses from any of the pathways or the general elective courses.

Specialised pathways

Scholarships and awards

We offer a range of scholarships every year. Find out more about undergraduate scholarships.

Help and advice

For general student enquiries, please contact Student Hubs.

To meet with a Programme Student Advisor, email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz to make an appointment.

Undergraduate study in Health Education

What can you study in Health Education?

Structuring your degree in Health Education

Specialised pathways

Health Education and Health Promotion

School Health and Physical Education

Sport Coaching and Leadership

Sport Science

Dance

Scholarships and awards

Help and advice

Undergraduate programmes