Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise

Interested in sport and recreation and already have a degree? Develop the skills to further your career in as little as one semester.

If you have a degree in another field or considerable professional experience in sport, recreation or health and want to gain a further qualification, this programme is for you. The Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise is an effective option for both personal and professional development, particularly for those looking for a pathway into the sport and recreation industry.

The School of Sport and Recreation is home to experts in coaching, exercise science and nutrition, health and physical education, leadership and management, and outdoor education. You learn from expert academic staff and can choose from a wide range of courses. We will guide you in your choice of suitable courses.

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Minimum entry requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree OR relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a degree.

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

You must complete at least four sport and recreation courses, including three courses at level 7.

Depending on your existing knowledge and interest areas, you may have to take additional courses to meet prerequisite requirements for specific pathways.

Study planner for this programme

Download our study planner to see what your studies could look like in the Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise.

Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise study planner

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1031
Level:
7
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
North Campus
South Campus
Starts:
3 Mar 2025
21 Jul 2025

Key semester dates
Fees
Domestic
$4,189 - $5,018 (for 60 points)
($3,593 - $4,422 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
International
$20,696 (for 60 points)
($20,100 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • 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.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.