Overview

The Physical Education, Activity and Health at University of Otago draws from diverse fields and links together Physical Education, Māori Physical Education and Health, Coaching, Physical Activity and Health including behavioural perspectives of physical activity. Students will analyse physical activity interventions aimed at disease prevention and the advancement of well-being.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist within the areas of Health promotion, Māori health, Physical education, Community health and wellness, Physical activity, Physical education, activity and health research.

Specific roles include Health promotion co-ordinator, Exercise programme adviser (e.g. Green prescription), Wellness facilitator, Physical education teacher, Physical activity and health promoters, Medical and health researcher, Sport coach, Healthy lifestyles coordinator, Physical education officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport, Science and Society

Principles of Exercise for Health and Performance

Anatomy for Sport and Exercise

Physiology for Sport and Exercise

Kinesiology
Athletic Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sports Management Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 13 other Bachelors in Sports Management in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

Tuition Fee

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International

42586 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42586 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

7822 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7822 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physical Education, Activity and Health.

Available Scholarships

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