Human Performance Science Papers at Tauranga (2023)

Human Performance Science is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance (BHSHP). Human Performance Science 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 Human Performance Science as a single major for the BHSHP, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Human Performance Science, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HPSCI101, HPSCI201; 30 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI203 and HPSCI204; and 60 points from HPSCI301, HPSCI302, HPSCI303, HPSCI304 and SDCOA304.

To complete Human Performance Science as part of a double major for the BHSHP or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Human Performance Science, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HPSCI101, HPSCI201; 30 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI203 and HPSCI204; and 45 points from HPSCI301, HPSCI302, HPSCI303, HPSCI304 and SDCOA304.

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

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMD101	Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (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.
  HPSCI101	Introduction to Human Performance Science	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HPSCI201	Exercise Physiology and Prescription	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  The paper examines the physiological mechanisms, adaptations and subsequent exercise prescription that impact on performance and wellbeing.
  HPSCI202	Psychomotor Learning and Performance	15.0	23B (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	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (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	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (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.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HPSCI301	Advanced Exercise Physiology and Prescription	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness, performance and health.
  HPSCI303	Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (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	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (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.
  SDCOA304	Analysing Coaching for Learning	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (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.