Human Performance Science Subject regulations
The Human Performance Science major represents a distinctive approach to sport and exercise science. It is based on four pillars; namely, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, biomechanics and injury prevention, and psychology. The science of human performance extends beyond high performance sport and includes links to the general population, movement-related professions, exercise, nutrition and physical health.
Human Performance Science is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance (BSHP). 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 BSHP, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Human Performance Science, including 105 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HPSCI101; 60 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI203, HPSCI204, HPSCI205, HPSCI206, or HPSCI207; and 45 points from HPSCI301, HPSCI302, HPSCI303, HPSCI304, HPSCI306 or SDCOA304.
To complete Human Performance Science as part of a double major for the BSHP or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 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; 45 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI203, HPSCI204, HPSCI205, HPSCI206, or HPSCI207; and 45 points from HPSCI301, HPSCI302, HPSCI303, HPSCI304, HPSCI306 or 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.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(HPS) and GradDip(HPS) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Human Performance Science at an advanced level in their first degree. To complete the Graduate Diploma, students must take a total of 120 points including at least 75 points at 300 level or above in Human Performance Science. Programmes of study are planned according to interests and prior academic background and experience, and intending candidates should therefore consult the Head of the School of Health.
For further details, contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science.
Human Performance Science papers
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BIOMD101
Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora
This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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HELTH120
Navigating Hauora in Aotearoa
This paper explores Hauora in Aotearoa from Māori and Pacific perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the significance, relevance... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI101
Introduction to Human Performance Science
This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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HELTH220
Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific
This paper explores conceptual and applied understandings of Māori and Pacific health and wellbeing, with a focus on dual impacts of colonisation and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI202
Psychomotor 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) |
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HPSCI203
Nutrition 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) |
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HPSCI204
Biomechanics 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) |
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HPSCI205
Exercise Prescription
This paper introduces students to the study of safe and effective exercise prescription to meet a range of health, fitness, and performance goals... |
15 | 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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HPSCI206
Psychology 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) |
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HPSCI207
Exercise Physiology
This paper examines human physiology in the context of exercise. Short and long term responses of physiological systems will be examined with a focus... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI301
Advanced 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) |
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HPSCI302
Advances 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) |
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HPSCI303
Advanced 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) |
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HPSCI304
Advanced 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) |
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SDCOA304
Advances 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) |
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BIOMD101 Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora
This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology.
He whakataki tēnei pepa i te hunga tauira ki ngā tūāpapa o te...Points 15This paper explores Hauora in Aotearoa from Māori and Pacific perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the significance, relevance...
Points 15This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.
Points 15 -
HELTH220 Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific
This paper explores conceptual and applied understandings of Māori and Pacific health and wellbeing, with a focus on dual impacts of colonisation and...
Points 15The paper provides a broad research-informed introduction to themes associated with perceptual and psychological factors that influence how people...
Points 15This paper will include an overview of nutrition in the context of sport and health related settings, with focus on understanding the roles of macro...
Points 15This paper covers basic biomechanics concepts, including static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. Injury mechanics, prevention...
Points 15This paper introduces students to the study of safe and effective exercise prescription to meet a range of health, fitness, and performance goals...
Points 15This paper addresses key psychological aspects of sport and human performance. Select psychological concepts are covered to develop knowledge...
Points 15This paper examines human physiology in the context of exercise. Short and long term responses of physiological systems will be examined with a focus...
Points 15 -
HPSCI301 Advanced Exercise Physiology
The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness...
Points 15The paper examines historical and contemporary approaches to the psychology of human performance in physical activity, sport and other domains, with...
Points 15The paper critically examines the theoretical/biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and...
Points 15This paper explores technological innovations in sport and human performance. It aims to investigate the various forms of technologies used to...
Points 15This paper critically examines the instructional strategies and practices adopted to promote effective instruction in selected settings. A range of...
Points 15
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 5 Dec 2024 01:00am