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Sport and recreation is a large industry in New Zealand.  Many people are employed across the sector, running sporting codes, managing venues, working with tourism ventures, running events, working with sporting franchises and in many other ways.  If you are interested in working in the sport and recreation sector having a tertiary qualification will help you learn the skills specific to the industry, and can help you get that important first job which starts your career.


In Otago there are two main providers of tertiary education in sport and recreation:




Otago Institute Of Sport And Adventure (Otago Polytechnic)

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The sport and adventure industry offers some of the most exciting and challenging opportunities in the world. At the Otago Institute of Sport and Adventure our highly experienced staff will help you take hold of them.


You’ll learn how to achieve your goals, focusing on the most current knowledge and practical expertise you’ll need to succeed, and to help others do the same. Based in the sporting hub of Dunedin and the spectacular adventure playground of Central Otago, you can earn a valuable qualification while pursuing a high adrenaline, adventure-packed lifestyle.

 

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School Of Physical Education (University Of Otago)
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Prospective Students

 

 

The School offers a range of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates:

  • A 4-year Bachelors degree (BPhEd); an Honours degree (BPhEd(Hons))
  • Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDipPE, PGDipOE)
  • Masters degrees (MPhEd, MDanceSt)
  • Doctoral programme (PhD).
  • Diploma in Sport Studies (Distance Learning)
  • Certificate in Sports Studies and Certificate in Fitness Management (Distance Learning);

Undergraduate Study

BPhEd degree structure

BPhEd Application forms

Course Guide Documents (Student and Honours Guides)

Frequently Asked Questions

Accomodation (Otago website)

PhysEd Career path information

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Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate Study Section of this Website (Read this first)

Postgraduate courses

Course Guide Documents (Postgraduate Guide)

Staff research interests

School facilities (Virtual Tour)

Accommodation (Otago website)

Postgraduate student research profiles

Postgraduate scholarships (Otago website)

International Student Scholarships (Otago website)

Essential Information for International students (Otago website)

Dunedin and Otago recreation opportunities

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Distance Learning

Distance learning courses

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