Inspire healthier lifestyles through physical and mindful practices.
From 2026 there are new course requirements for this major and minor. Contact us for more information.
Physical Activity and Wellbeing studies teaches you how to inspire people to move more and improve their physical and mental health. An active lifestyle can prevent major public health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders.
Explore ways of helping others make healthy choices and improve opportunities and access to sports and physical activities.
Bachelor of Sport
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Sport, along with the following major courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
Bachelor of Health
Note: this new major option is subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP and Tertiary Education Commission approval and will be available to enrol later in the year to start in 2026. Some details may change. Contact us for updates.
For the major in the Bachelor of Health, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Health, choose 75 points from the following courses, with at least 45 points above 100 level:
100-level
200-level
300-level
Note: this new minor option in the Bachelor of Health is subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP and Tertiary Education Commission approval and will be available to enrol later in the year to start in 2026. Some details may change. Contact us for updates.
Alongside skills in managing, coaching, and educating others on physical wellbeing, this study also gives you the tools to work towards promoting a healthier Aotearoa on a wider scale.
This kind of expertise could lead to a wide range of careers working with everyday exercises through to professional athletes, or even with sporting or health industry management and programme coordinators.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
Gain knowledge and confidence to work with individuals and groups to enhance wellbeing.
Gain knowledge and confidence to work with individuals and groups to enhance wellbeing.
Support athletes with nutritional practices and supplements for peak performance.
Support athletes with nutritional practices and supplements for peak performance.
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