Do you aspire to teach or lead others in physical education, physical activity or sport? Turn your passion for physical activity and sport into a rewarding career leading young people through physical education. Programme overview Turn your passion for physical education and sport into a career. Find out how to lead others in physical education and sport, and prepare for a rewarding role in this lively and people-oriented industry. With this major, you will spend time developing a personal philosophy regarding physical education, while engaging in research and practice in New Zealand and abroad through both compulsory and elective courses. When you finish this programme, you will have developed a deeper understanding of the relationship between coaching and teaching as well as sport, physical activity and physical education. Highlights Time to explore your interests: the first year is the same for all three Bachelor of Sport majors, and you do not need to select a major until after your first year of study. A broad range of physical education and sport courses. A mix of theory and practice: lectures are combined with practical sessions, outdoor activities, interactive discussions and industry experiences, all of which assist in your development and learning. Access to a range of on-campus sport facilities including a multi-use stadium, fully equipped gym with a range of strength and conditioning equipment, a dedicated yoga room, the National Squash Centre and sports fields What next? Successful completion of this programme will prepare you for a career in teaching physical education at primary or secondary level. In order to become a PE teacher, you will need to undertake a one-year graduate diploma of teaching. Career Options Physical education teacher Community sport educator Sport director Sport coordinator Community sport advisor Education advisor for sporting organisations Community physical activity educator