Health Promotion (2024)

Health Promotion is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Health (BHealth). Health Promotion may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Health Promotion as a single major for the BHealth, students must gain 135 points from the papers listed for Health Promotion, including 105 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HTHPR101, HTHPR201, HTHPR202, HTHPR203, PUBRL202, HTHPR301, HTHPR320; and 15 points from PUBRL301 or SOCPY302.

To complete Health Promotion as part of a double major for the BHealth or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Health Promotion, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HTHPR101, HTHPR201, PUBRL202, HELTH201; HTHPR320, HTHPR301; and 15 points from PUBRL301 or SOCPY302.

To complete a minor in Health Promotion, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Health Promotion major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.

Health Promotion is also available as a subject in the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. To complete the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in Health Promotion, students must complete a minimum of 120 points at 100 level or higher including HTHPR101, BIOMD101, HELTH102, MAORI150 and at least 30 points from BIOEB101, CHEMY100, HELTH110, HMDEV100, HPSCI101, PSYCH100, SDCOA101, SDCOA102.

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOEB101	Concepts of Biology - Ngā Huatau o te Koiora	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  An introduction to the foundations of biology, including the structure and functioning of cells, evolution, the origins and diversity of life, and a tour of the major forms of life and their defining characteristics. He whakataki tenei pepa i nga matapono o te koiora taea noatia te hanganga me nga whainga o te putau, o te kuneroa...
  BIOMD101	Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. He whakataki tenei pepa i te hunga tauira ki nga tuapapa o te matai tinana me te matai whaiaroaro o te ira tangata.
  CHEMY100	Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach concepts through real-life examples from the world around us. He toro na tenei pepa i nga tumomo tuapapa o te matai matu kei te tuapapa o nga horopaki putaiao, pukaha hoki He kaha hangai te ...
  HELTH102	Drugs in Sport and Society	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper introduces students to foundational academic skills using the context of drug use for purposes of recreation and performance enhancement.
  HELTH110	Understanding Hauora, Health and Wellbeing	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24A (Online) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines a social determinants approach to Health. It includes exploration of a range of interactions that influence the health of populations and determinants of health in New Zealand and global contexts.
  HMDEV100	Lifespan Development	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga)
  HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
  HPSCI101	Introduction to Human Performance Science	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.
  HTHPR101	Promoting Mental and Physical Health	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides a broad introduction to health promotion. It includes an overview of core models for health promotion from medicine, psychology, sociology, and education. A range of key aspects of mental and physical health that are a focus of health promotion will be introduced.
  MAORI150	Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton), 24I (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton)
  This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.
  PSYCH100	Brain, Behaviour and Cognition	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  This paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain structure and functioning, processes underlying behaviour, memory and cognition.
  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...
  SDCOA102	The Coaching Process	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga)
  Understanding the coaching process is fundamental to supporting the development of athletes across participation, development, and high-performance contexts. The purpose of this paper is to introduce students to the study of sport coaching, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver high quality...

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HELTH201	Epidemiology and Bio-statistics	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  This course provides students with basic understanding of the techniques and uses of epidemiology in preventing poor health, health planning and evaluation.
  PUBRL202	Health Communication	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper explores the construction and evaluation of communication campaigns to address health issues in communities and organisations. The campaigns use communication theory to design persuasive and innovative health campaigns.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  PUBRL303	Events Management	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This experiential paper draws together best practice in event management from a practical, business, and operational perspective. The paper covers researching, designing, planning, and implementing an event for a client.
  SOCPY302	Welfare to Workfare and Beyond	15.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online)
  This paper seeks to explore the relationship between the NZ labour market and welfare system, focusing on the rise of the neo-liberal welfare state, its consequence and alternatives.