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

    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
    DANCE101Dance, Movement and Culture15.024B (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.
    HPSCI101Introduction to Human Performance Science15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.
    SDCOA101Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues15.024B (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
    CMYHE201Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities15.024B (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.
    CMYHE202Understanding Healthy Bodies: Sociocultural Perspectives15.024B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
    This paper develops a sociocultural understanding of healthy bodies.
    HPSCI202Psychomotor Learning and Performance15.024B (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.
    HPSCI203Nutrition for Health and Exercise15.024A (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.
    HPSCI204Biomechanics in Sport: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanical Principles15.024A (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.
    HPSCI206Psychology of Health, Sport and Human Performance15.024B (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...
    SDCOA201Sport and Community Development: Identity, Culture and Society15.024A (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...
    SDCOA202Negotiating Sport Development and Coaching Contexts15.024B (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.
    SDCOA203Athlete-centred Coaching15.024B (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
    CMYHE301Critical Perspectives of Health15.024B (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.
    CMYHE302Health in the Digital Era15.024A (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...
    HELTH381Extended Industry and Community Engagement in Sport30.024D (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.
    HELTH382Industry and Community Engagement in Sport15.024A (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....
    HELTH383Industry and Community Engagement in Health15.024A (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...
    HPSCI301Advanced Exercise Physiology15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness, performance and health.
    HPSCI302Advances in Human Performance Psychology15.024B (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.
    HPSCI303Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention15.024A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
    The paper critically examines the theoretical/biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and performance outcomes.
    HPSCI304Advanced Strength Conditioning and Exercise Prescription15.024B (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.
    HSHUP301Industry and Community Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 115.0No 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.
    HSHUP302Industry and Community Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 215.0No 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.
    HSHUP303Extended Industry Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 130.0No 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.
    HSHUP304Extended Industry Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 230.0No 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.
    HSHUP390Directed Study15.024A (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.
    SDCOA301Contemporary Issues in Sport Development in Local and Global Contexts15.024A (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...
    SDCOA303Sport, Media and Communication15.024A (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.
    SDCOA304Advances in Coaching Practice15.024B (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
    EDUCA500Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories30.024X (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.
    EDUCA557Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods30.024A (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...
    HPSCI502Advanced Human Performance Science30.024A (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...
    HPSCI592Dissertation60.024X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga)
    A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.
    HPSCI593Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis90.024X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
    HPSCI594Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis120.024X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
    HSHUP501Research Methods in Health, Sport and Human Performance30.024A (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...
    HSHUP507Social Sciences of Sport, Active Recreation and Coaching30.024A (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.
    HSHUP590Directed Study30.024X (Online)
    Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
    HSHUP592Dissertation60.024X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga)
    A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.
    HSHUP593Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis90.024X (Hamilton), 24X (Online) & 24X (Tauranga)
    An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
    HSHUP594Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis120.024X (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
    HSHUP800Health, Sport and Human Performance MPhil Thesis120.024X (Hamilton)
    No description available.
  • 900 Level

    Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
    HPSCI900Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis120.024I (Hamilton), 24I (Tauranga), 24J (Hamilton), 24J (Tauranga), 24K (Hamilton), 24K (Tauranga), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga)
    No description available.
    HSHUP900Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis120.024I (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

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