Health, Sport and Human PerformanceSubject regulations

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 for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

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.
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.
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.

Health, Sport and Human Performance papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DANCE101Dance, Movement and Culture This paper integrates dance practice and theory, providing practical experience of different dances of Aotearoa, the Pacific region and beyond...	15	25B (Hamilton)
HPSCI101Introduction to Human Performance Science This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
SDCOA101Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CMYHE201Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities This paper aims to develop understanding of sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop comprehension of the relationship...	15	No occurrences
HPSCI202Psychomotor Learning and Performance The paper provides a broad research-informed introduction to themes associated with perceptual and psychological factors that influence how people...	15	25B (Hamilton)
HPSCI203Nutrition for Health and Exercise 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...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HPSCI204Biomechanics in Sport: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanical Principles This paper covers basic biomechanics concepts, including static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. Injury mechanics, prevention...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
HPSCI206Psychology of Health, Sport and Human Performance This paper addresses key psychological aspects of sport and human performance. Select psychological concepts are covered to develop knowledge...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
SDCOA201Sport and Community Development: Identity, Culture and Society In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga)
SDCOA202Negotiating Sport Development and Coaching Contexts Sport development and coaching occurs in complex and dynamic interpersonal, physical and organisational environments. This paper introduces and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
SDCOA203Athlete-centred Coaching This paper advances practices integral to learner/athlete centred coaching, facilitation and instruction in an array of sport and recreation settings.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CMYHE301Critical Perspectives of Health In this paper students will critically engage with a range of contemporary health and social issues using a case study approach. This will include...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
CMYHE302Health in the Digital Era This paper critically examines how the growth of digital technologies have influenced understandings and practices of health. Key themes in this...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
HELTH381Extended Industry and Community Engagement in Sport This work-integrated learning paper provides students with an extended engagement with a work placement with an industry or community partner...	30	25C (Hamilton) & 25D (Hamilton) & 25D (Tauranga) & 25I (Hamilton)
HELTH382Industry and Community Engagement in Sport 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...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25C (Hamilton)
HELTH383Industry and Community Engagement in Health 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...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25C (Hamilton)
HPSCI301Advanced Exercise Physiology The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HPSCI302Advances in Human Performance Psychology The paper examines historical and contemporary approaches to the psychology of human performance in physical activity, sport and other domains, with...	15	25B (Hamilton)
HPSCI303Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention The paper critically examines the theoretical/biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HPSCI304Advanced Strength Conditioning and Exercise Prescription This paper explores technological innovations in sport and human performance. It aims to investigate the various forms of technologies used to...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
HSHUP304Extended Industry Engagement in Health, Sport and Human Performance 2 This work-integrated learning paper provides students with an extended engagement with a work placement with an industry or community partner...	30	No occurrences
HSHUP390Directed Study This paper allows you to work independently under the supervision of a staff member to conduct an investigation on a topic of your choice.	15	No occurrences
SDCOA301Contemporary Issues in Sport Development in Local and Global Contexts In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
SDCOA303Sport, Media and Communication This paper expands students’ critical sociocultural understanding of the media. Students will develop knowledge of the production and consumption of...	15	25A (Online)
SDCOA304Advances in Coaching Practice This paper critically examines the instructional strategies and practices adopted to promote effective instruction in selected settings. A range of...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
EDUCA500Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories Culturally Responsive Methodologies utilise kaupapa Māori and critical theoretical frameworks to develop contexts within which the researched...	30	25X (Block - Tauranga)
EDUCA557Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods...	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25H (Block)
HPSCI502Advanced Human Performance Science This paper will provide a forum in which students can engage in critical debate concerning various sport science topics and issues, develop practical...	30	25A (Hamilton)
HPSCI592Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)
HPSCI593Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
HPSCI594Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
HSHUP501Research Methods in Health, Sport and Human Performance This paper will allow students to develop their skills for finding and analysing literature, gain an understanding of different research designs...	30	25A (Hamilton)
HSHUP507Social Sciences of Sport, Active Recreation and Coaching Students will be introduced to key theories used for the social scientific study of sport, active recreation and coaching. Attention will be paid to...	30	25A (Online)
HSHUP590Directed Study Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
HSHUP592Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
HSHUP593Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
HSHUP594Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HSHUP800Health, Sport and Human Performance MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HPSCI900Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25J (Tauranga) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25K (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)
HSHUP900Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 8 Apr 2025 01:00am

Health, Sport and Human PerformanceSubject regulations

Other qualifications

PGCert(HSHP), PGDip(HSHP), BHSHP(Hons) and MHSHP

MPhil

PhD

Health, Sport and Human Performance papers