Physical Activity and Hauora study options available
Te Hau Kori at Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka recently launched a study programme aimed at health and physical activity practitioners who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in promoting physical activity and mātauranga Māori.
The courses were developed in consultation with Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa, aligning to the Sport NZ Outcomes Framework and Futures Work:
- Postgraduate Certificate of Physical Activity and Hauora;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Hauora; and
- Master of Physical Activity and Hauora.
The courses on offer let you specialise in Ngā Mahi Tākaro/ Play, Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia/ Active Recreation, Ngā Hākinakina mō te Whakawhanake/ Sport for Development and Te Kori Tinana me te Hauora ā Hāpori/ Physical Activity and Public Health.
The next intake for these courses begin on 6th July 2026.
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