Welcome to the Department of Exercise Sciences
We bring together expertise in the Exercise Sciences through the disciplines of of biomechanics, movement neuroscience, exercise physiology, exercise metabolism and exercise psychology.
Enrol now so you don't miss out on a place to study the myths and reality of health and fitness. No prior knowledge of science is required.
After gaining admission to a programme of study and accepting your offer of place online, you can enrol for courses. Enrol early to get into the courses and class times you want. Find out more.
International student Andy Cosgrove has recently completed Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology with the Department of Exercise Sciences. Read more.
Our department brings together a range of expertise and exercise related disciplines to understand the role of exercise in sustaining health, improving disease outcomes, and enhancing human performance through sport and physical activity.
In addition to outstanding undergraduate teaching the department hosts a pioneering taught postgraduate (PGDip and MSc) programme in the new allied health profession of clinical exercise physiology (CEP). This is the only internationally accredited postgraduate CEP programme in New Zealand.
Study with us to open up a host of exciting career opportunities.
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University of Auckland science research attracts major funding
08 November 2018Three of 15 leading-edge research projects within the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland have attracted funding from this year’s Marsden fund. Find out more. -
New name and location for health and performance clinic
21 September 2018A recent rebrand has transformed one of the University of Auckland’s clinics as it moved from the Tāmaki Campus to new state-of-the-art premises on the Newmarket Campus. -
Women in science – a celebration of NZ pioneers
19 September 2018Pioneering women scientists who helped pave the way for others are being honoured as part of Women’s Suffrage 125 celebrations by having the University of Auckland’s science departments and schools named after them for one week.
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Doctoral workshops with Hugh Kearns Event as iCalendar
04 December 2018 - 05 December 2018Achieve maximum productivity and gain research and writing strategies for life when ThinkWell’s Hugh Kearns brings his international lecture tour to Auckland this December. These practical workshops are doctoral-focussed but free to ALL research postgraduates. Read more and book your place on the 4 December (2pm) and 5 December (10am).
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Apply now for a 2019 graduate teaching assistant opportunity
15 October 2018The Faculty of Science invites expressions of interest from postgraduate students for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions in 2019. -
Sustainability Research Awards | Round two opens
25 September 2018It is time to apply for round two of the the Faculty of Science's 2018 Student Sustainability Research Awards. Applications open 1 October and close 5 November 2018.
