Bachelor of Sport in Te Ao Hakinakina

University of Canterbury

UC's Bachelor of Sport will prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the diverse, ever-changing world of sport. It provides you with an overview of sport as a global culture and professional business, and the tools to help you inspire future athletes, individuals, and communities towards rewarding and more fulfilling experiences. This flexible degree allows you to focus on your sports of interest, with subject choices and customised experiences so you can go into any career in the growing sporting and fitness industries. Study Involve: Learn about all things sport - from scientific assessment, athletic technique and performance, fostering positive learning, to the business side of sport. Customise your study, with areas such as high-performance science, sport coaching and training, health and wellbeing, and management and organisation. Practicums, workshops, fieldtrips and lab work, and a 120-hour internship with a professional or community sport organisation in your final year of study. Part-time and online distance study options. Te Ao Hakinakina studies explores the world of Maori sports, including its history and strong influences on our extensive and unique sporting culture in Aotearoa. Study Involve: Learn about Indigenous health and wellbeing, sporting culture, and physical education, and find ways to incorporate Kaupapa Maori into your training and teaching methods. Explore current barriers to help improve access and outcomes in the sports industry for Maori and Indigenous athletes. Develop confidence engaging with bicultural communities and industry through sport and health education, including the opportunity to learn basic te reo. Practical experiences throughout study working with bicultural sports organisations, educational programmes, and communities.

Faculty of Health