News - Sport, Recreation and Massage

Master’s students research country’s wellbeing
May 4, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has added a new dimension to Levi and Dana Armstrong’s work. Of Ngāti Kahungunu descent, both Levi and Dana are currently studying towards a Master of Health Science....

Academic high flyer and barista
April 6, 2020

Brad Petitclerc made his big move down to the South Island just in time before the whole country went into lockdown. The Bachelor of Recreation and Sport graduate was originally selected to be...

Degree sets the ball rolling
January 21, 2020

Chris Treacher is about to launch into the third and final year of his Bachelor of Recreation and Sport degree at EIT. The 41-year-old decided to enrol at EIT after he had missed out on...

Gearing up for a growing fitness industry
January 13, 2020

Five local fitness graduates are living their dreams of being exercise professionals after completing a New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4 & 5) at EIT Tairāwhiti. The programmes...

Doors open to EIT Institute of Sport and Health
July 9, 2019

After much anticipation the EIT Institute of Sport and Health (EIT ISH) celebrated its opening day on Sunday. Hundreds of people headed down to Hastings Sports Park to get a first look inside...

Top coach to lead new waka ama course
July 4, 2019

People wanting to learn more about waka ama paddling have the chance to get tuition from legendary Tūranga-based coach Kiwi Campbell. Paddling will be part of a new EIT  programme centred...