Health and Wellbeing Subject regulations
Core papers for the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing are listed on this page.
The Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) introduces students to foundational concepts in hauora, human biology, health systems, and cultural competency, providing an interdisciplinary base for further study or entry-level employment in the health sector.
Underpinned by a commitment to equity and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the programme equips students with essential introductory knowledge in holistic health, biomedical sciences, health promotion and kaupapa Māori psychology. The certificate is a great way to gain an introductory qualification in the field of health. It is equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Health (BHealth) degree, enabling students to transfer into the Bachelor of Health and continue studying any of the three majors.
To complete the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, students must complete a minimum of 120 points at 100 level, including BIOMD101, BIOMO101, HELTH102, HELTH120, HTHPR101, PSYCH123, and 30 points from BIOEB101, CHEMY100, HMDEV100, HPSCI101, MAORI150, PSYCH100, PSYCH101, SDCOA101, and SDCOA102.
Health and Wellbeing papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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BIOEB101
Concepts of Biology - Ngā Huatau o te Koiora
An introduction to the foundations of biology, including the structure and functioning of cells, evolution, the origins and diversity of life, and a... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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BIOMD101
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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BIOMO101
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - Mātai Pūtau a Mātai Rāpoi Ngota Koiora
An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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CHEMY100
Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao
This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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HELTH102
Drugs in Sport and Society
This paper introduces students to foundational academic skills using the context of drug use for purposes of recreation and performance enhancement. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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HMDEV100
Lifespan Development
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI101
Introduction to Human Performance Science
This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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HTHPR101
Promoting Mental and Physical Health
This paper provides a broad introduction to health promotion. It includes an overview of core models for health promotion from medicine, psychology... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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MAORI150
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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PSYCH100
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
This paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH101
Social Psychology, Health and Well-being
This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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PSYCH123
Te Tūāpapa: Introduction to Kaupapa Māori Psychology
This paper provides foundational knowledge of Kaupapa Māori Psychology as a Human and Behavioural science. Students will be introduced to some of the... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA101
Sport, 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 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA102
The Coaching Process
Understanding the coaching process is fundamental to supporting the development of athletes across participation, development, and high-performance... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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BIOEB101 Concepts of Biology - Ngā Huatau o te Koiora
An introduction to the foundations of biology, including the structure and functioning of cells, evolution, the origins and diversity of life, and a...
Points 15This 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 15An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical...
Points 15This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach...
Points 15This paper introduces students to foundational academic skills using the context of drug use for purposes of recreation and performance enhancement.
Points 15This paper explores Hauora in Aotearoa from Māori and Pacific perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the significance, relevance...
Points 15HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...
Points 15This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.
Points 15This paper provides a broad introduction to health promotion. It includes an overview of core models for health promotion from medicine, psychology...
Points 15This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into...
Points 15This paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain...
Points 15This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan...
Points 15This paper provides foundational knowledge of Kaupapa Māori Psychology as a Human and Behavioural science. Students will be introduced to some of the...
Points 15In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of...
Points 15Understanding the coaching process is fundamental to supporting the development of athletes across participation, development, and high-performance...
Points 15
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 19 Nov 2025 01:00am