26 Sports, Wellness and Lifestyle Degree Programs in New Zealand

Students at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic explore chiropractic principles with a particular focus on the synergistic relationship between its philosophy, science, and art. The College attracts students from all over the world looking for a balanced academic and practical program in an innovative and supportive learning environment.

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry course will teach you the skills to design and apply makeup for fashion, film, television, and live performances, in addition to complimentary skills in photography, hairstyling and small business. You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of career opportunities as a makeup artist, with a professional portfolio to match.

Do you have a passion and desire to have a larger impact on the animals in your family and community? Then this is the perfect place to continue the homeopathy journey! Graduates of this program in New Zealand and worldwide provide clinical expertise in animal homeopathy whilst working within the scope of practice defined by the complementary medicine industry.

Do you have a passion and desire to have a larger impact on the health of your family, friends, and community? Then this is the perfect place to continue the homeopathy journey! Graduates of this program in New Zealand and worldwide provide clinical expertise in human homeopathy whilst working within the scope of practice defined by the complementary medicine industry.

This programme is for those who want to extend their knowledge in sport and exercise science, and is designed to build on an undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience with further specialist knowledge. Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.

This programme is designed for students who wish to pursue further study in the area of sport and exercise science. This programme will help students to pursue a career in the sport and exercise science area, or the programme can be used to complement a student's first degree with specific sports and exercise science knowledge and skills. This graduate diploma is comprised of one compulsory and seven elective modules totalling a minimum of 120 credits. Each candidate's final module selection must be signed-off by our programme coordinator, prior to enrolment.

The sport and leisure industry is growing fast and offers many exciting career opportunities. Train to become a sport advisor, personal trainer, events manager, PE teacher and more. Roles in this industry help people improve their physical, social and mental wellbeing.

The Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance will set you up with a research-based qualification that will teach you to critically examine how political, cultural, social and economic factors influence the meaning and nature of the sport, exercise and leisure.

This programme is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, rehabilitation, and movement-related professions. It is most suited to those who are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher-level positions in the workforce. Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and are supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.

If you are passionate about food and nutrition and want to learn more about the science behind how diet affects health, then Massey’s Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) is for you. Knowledge about human nutrition and the application of this knowledge are essential elements in maintaining a healthy society.

Advance your skills with the NZ Diploma in Beauty Therapy, which covers massage and spa treatments, advanced skin treatments, electrolysis and cosmetic enhancements. You will experience a variety of practical aspects throughout the year which will see you working with other learners as well as actual clients at Refresh, our beauty clinic. Beauty therapy is a demanding career that brings many rewards from helping people to achieve goals and make changes to their skin and bodies.