Health, Sport and Human Performance (2024)
Health, Sport and Human Performance draws on a range of theoretical and applied perspectives to examine the political, cultural, economic and social forces that influence communities and organisations as well as people's behaviour in relation to sport and leisure.
Note: There will be no new enrolments into the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Health, Sport and Human Performance subject. Students are directed to new subjects in Community Health, Human Performance Science, and Sport Development and Coaching.
Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science for programme advice.
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- Prescriptions for the PGCert(HSHP), PGDip(HSHP), BHSHP(Hons) and MHSHP
- Prescriptions for the MPhil
- Prescriptions for the PhD
- 100 Level
- 200 Level
- 300 Level
- 500 Level
- 800 Level
- 900 Level
Prescriptions for the PGCert(HSHP), PGDip(HSHP), BHSHP(Hons) and MHSHP
To complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Health, Sport and Human Performance, students must complete 60 points at 500 level from the following list.
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health, Sport and Human Performance, students must take 120 points at 500 level from the following list.
To complete a BHSHP(Hons), students must take 120 points at 500 level. Students must complete an approved research methods paper (normally EDUCA500, EDUCA557 or HSHUP501) and one of HSHUP590, HSHUP592 or HSHUP593. The BHSHP(Hons) is available for students who have completed their BHSHP or equivalent qualification, and who have attained a GPA of at least B+ in their third year papers.
To complete an MHSHP, students must take 180 points at 500 level. Students must complete an approved research methods paper (normally EDUCA500, EDUCA557 or HSHUP501) and one of HSHUP590, HSHUP592, HSHUP593 or HSHUP594. The MHSHP is available for students who have completed either:
a) a BHSHP with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or equivalent qualification, or
b) a BHSHP(Hons) with at least second class honours (second division), or a PGDip(HSHP), or equivalent qualification.
For further details, contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science.
Prescriptions for the MPhil
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Prescriptions for the PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
100 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location DANCE101 Dance, Movement and Culture 15.0 24B (Hamilton) This paper integrates dance practice and theory, providing practical experience of different dances of Aotearoa, the Pacific region and beyond. Embodied learning in dance is integrated with critical examination of how dance is influenced by social and cultural issues, and an introduction to choreographic processes. HPSCI101 Introduction to Human Performance Science 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science. SDCOA101 Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues 15.0 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of critically thinking about the important role sport plays in contemporary society, including the economy, politics, tourism, the media, and our sense of identity, belonging and community. Stud... 200 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location CMYHE201 Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper aims to develop understanding of sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop comprehension of the relationship between practice and the wider cultural, environmental, political, and social contexts in which health promotion occurs. CMYHE202 Understanding Healthy Bodies: Sociocultural Perspectives 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper develops a sociocultural understanding of healthy bodies. HPSCI202 Psychomotor Learning and Performance 15.0 24B (Hamilton) The paper provides a broad research-informed introduction to themes associated with perceptual and psychological factors that influence how people learn and perform movement skills. HPSCI203 Nutrition for Health and Exercise 15.0 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) This paper will include an overview of nutrition in the context of sport and health related settings, with focus on understanding the roles of macro and micro-nutrients, energy balance, measurement of resting, exercising energy expenditure, chronic lifestyle related disease and influences on current diet practices. HPSCI204 Biomechanics in Sport: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanical Principles 15.0 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper covers basic biomechanics concepts, including static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. Injury mechanics, prevention and rehabilitation principles and practices are also addressed in the context of sport. HPSCI206 Psychology of Health, Sport and Human Performance 15.0 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper addresses key psychological aspects of sport and human performance. Select psychological concepts are covered to develop knowledge, understanding and skills important to a broad range of career and leadership pathways within and beyond sport and exercise. Topics will include confidence and motivation, goal setting, resil... SDCOA201 Sport and Community Development: Identity, Culture and Society 15.0 24A (Online) & 24A (Tauranga) In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within local, national and international communities. Students will be introduced to more advanced key concepts and theories within sociology of sport and development studies, adding in conce... SDCOA202 Negotiating Sport Development and Coaching Contexts 15.0 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) Sport development and coaching occurs in complex and dynamic interpersonal, physical and organisational environments. This paper introduces and develops knowledge and skills to negotiate effective partnerships for learning in the coaching and instructing nexus. SDCOA203 Athlete-centred Coaching 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper advances practices integral to learner/athlete centred coaching, facilitation and instruction in an array of sport and recreation settings. 300 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location CMYHE301 Critical Perspectives of Health 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online) In this paper students will critically engage with a range of contemporary health and social issues using a case study approach. This will include gaining a comprehensive understanding of the role of the media, popular culture and interest groups and critiquing contemporary health and social issues. CMYHE302 Health in the Digital Era 15.0 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Online) & 24A (Tauranga) This paper critically examines how the growth of digital technologies have influenced understandings and practices of health. Key themes in this paper address the role of digital media in constructing understandings of healthy and unhealthy lifestyles, the changing nature of the healthcare provider-patient relationship, and the dev... HELTH381 Extended Industry and Community Engagement in Sport 30.0 24D (Hamilton), 24D (Tauranga) & 24I (Hamilton) This work-integrated learning paper provides students with an extended engagement with a work placement with an industry or community partner organisation. Enrolment in this paper requires approval from the paper convenor. HELTH382 Industry and Community Engagement in Sport 15.0 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24C (Online) This paper fulfills The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of sport, health and human performance.... HELTH383 Industry and Community Engagement in Health 15.0 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton) & 24C (Online) This paper fulfils The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of health. This paper is designed for stu... HPSCI301 Advanced Exercise Physiology 15.0 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness, performance and health. HPSCI302 Advances in Human Performance Psychology 15.0 24B (Hamilton) The paper examines historical and contemporary approaches to the psychology of human performance in physical activity, sport and other domains, with emphasis on the role of conscious and nonconscious psychological processes that underlie movement. HPSCI303 Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention 15.0 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) The paper critically examines the theoretical/biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and performance outcomes. HPSCI304 Advanced Strength Conditioning and Exercise Prescription 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper explores technological innovations in sport and human performance. It aims to investigate the various forms of technologies used to measure and monitor human performance in sport. HSHUP301 Industry and Community Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 1 15.0 No occurrences This paper fulfills The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of sport, health and human performance. This paper is designed for students majoring in the Sport Development and Coaching, or Community Health as part of the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance. HSHUP302 Industry and Community Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 2 15.0 No occurrences This paper fulfills The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project setting. This paper provides opportunities for professional and personal development within varied work-related settings relevant to the fields of sport, health and human performance. This paper is designed for students majoring in Human Performance Science for the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance and will include lab-based practical components. HSHUP303 Extended Industry Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 1 30.0 No occurrences This work-integrated learning paper provides students with an extended engagement with a work placement with an industry or community partner organisation. Enrolment in this paper requires approval from the paper convenor. HSHUP304 Extended Industry Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 2 30.0 No occurrences This work-integrated learning paper provides students with an extended engagement with a work placement with an industry or community partner organisation. Enrolment in this paper requires approval from the paper convenor. HSHUP390 Directed Study 15.0 24A (Online) & 24B (Online) This paper allows you to work independently under the supervision of a staff member to conduct an investigation on a topic of your choice. SDCOA301 Contemporary Issues in Sport Development in Local and Global Contexts 15.0 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within local, national and international communities. Students will interrogate through a social justice lens, contemporary issues in these communities and the key themes running through thes... SDCOA303 Sport, Media and Communication 15.0 24A (Online) This paper expands students' critical sociocultural understanding of the media. Students will develop knowledge of the production and consumption of various forms of media (including social media), and have the opportunity to develop skills in critical media analysis and production. SDCOA304 Advances in Coaching Practice 15.0 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) This paper critically examines the instructional strategies and practices adopted to promote effective instruction in selected settings. A range of technologies to support the analysis and reflection process are utilised. Students will have the opportunity to apply these in a broad range of coaching and instructional settings. 500 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories 30.0 24X (Block - Tauranga) Culturally Responsive Methodologies utilise kaupapa Maori and critical theoretical frameworks to develop contexts within which the researched community can define the terms for engaging, relating and co-creating new knowledge. EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods 30.0 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Block - Tauranga) & 24H (Block) This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods appropriate to collecting data in educational and community settings (including interviews, observations, surveys, case studies), literature review and critique, data analysis, indication... HPSCI502 Advanced Human Performance Science 30.0 24A (Hamilton) This paper will provide a forum in which students can engage in critical debate concerning various sport science topics and issues, develop practical skills for use in physical and psychological testing and research settings and learn how to write scientific journal articles. Delivery of this paper will combine online and face-to-f... HPSCI592 Dissertation 60.0 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation. HPSCI593 Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis 90.0 24X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. HPSCI594 Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis 120.0 24X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. HSHUP501 Research Methods in Health, Sport and Human Performance 30.0 24A (Hamilton) This paper will allow students to develop their skills for finding and analysing literature, gain an understanding of different research designs, methodologies and ethical issues in health, sport and human performance settings, learn different statistical and analysis techniques. This paper will split into two streams where studen... HSHUP507 Social Sciences of Sport, Active Recreation and Coaching 30.0 24A (Online) Students will be introduced to key theories used for the social scientific study of sport, active recreation and coaching. Attention will be paid to the complexities of sport, active recreation and coaching contexts as well as how to create positive change in these contexts. HSHUP590 Directed Study 30.0 24X (Online) Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. HSHUP592 Dissertation 60.0 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation. HSHUP593 Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis 90.0 24X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. HSHUP594 Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis 120.0 24X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga) An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. 800 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location HSHUP800 Health, Sport and Human Performance MPhil Thesis 120.0 24X (Hamilton) No description available. 900 Level
Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location HPSCI900 Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis 120.0 24I (Hamilton), 24I (Tauranga), 24J (Hamilton), 24J (Tauranga), 24K (Hamilton), 24K (Tauranga), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) No description available. HSHUP900 Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis 120.0 24I (Hamilton), 24I (Tauranga), 24J (Hamilton), 24K (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) No description available.
2024 Catalogue of Papers information current as of : 12 March 2024 7:59pm