University of Waikato

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance (BHSHP)

Program Available At Hamilton and Tauranga Campus

Sport, health, and fitness are some of New Zealand’s fastest-growing industries, which means Waikato’s Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance (BHSHP) graduates are in high demand for their expert knowledge and strong leadership skills.

Sport, active recreation and health all require skilled and knowledgeable leadership. The BHSHP gives students the tools and skills to excel in this dynamic environment. People who work in this industry are committed to improving the wellbeing of others. Whether a student’s interest lies in sport, education, health or active recreation, the BHSHP can be tailored to suit individual strengths, interests and career paths. The first year of the BHSHP is designed to give students a taste of a broad range of disciplines. From the second year onwards, students can specialize in a particular field to further develop expertise in areas such as community health, human performance science, and sports development and coaching. Waikato researchers have strong links with the industry and other researchers nationally and internationally. They work closely with top high-performance sporting organizations – Sport Waikato, Hamilton City Council, the Chiefs rugby team and the Magic netball team – and have strong connections with many others.

All major subjects:- Community health, Human performance science, Sport development, and coaching