Health, Sport and Human Performance Subject 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.
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:
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PGCert(HSHP), PGDip(HSHP), BHSHP(Hons) and MHSHP 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.
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MPhil 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.
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PhD 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
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DANCE101
Performing Arts: Dance and Movement
This paper integrates dance practice and theory, providing practical experience of different dances of Aotearoa, the Pacific region and beyond... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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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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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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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 | 26B (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 | 26A (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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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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 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA201
Sport 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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA202
Negotiating Sport Development and Coaching Contexts
Sport development and coaching occurs in complex and dynamic interpersonal, physical and organisational environments. This paper introduces and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA203
Athlete-centred Coaching
This paper advances practices integral to learner/athlete centred coaching, facilitation and instruction in an array of sport and recreation settings. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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HELTH381
Extended 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 | 26C (Hamilton) & 26D (Hamilton) & 26D (Tauranga) & 26I (Hamilton) |
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HELTH382
Industry 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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26C (Hamilton) |
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HELTH383
Industry 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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26C (Hamilton) |
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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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (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 | 26B (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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (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 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA301
Contemporary 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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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SDCOA303
Sport, Media and Communication
This paper expands students’ critical sociocultural understanding of the media. Students will develop knowledge of the production and consumption of... |
15 | 26A (Online) |
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SDCOA304
Advances in Coaching Practice
This paper critically examines contemporary coaching pedagogy that supports athlete development. In considering how to build a strong coaching... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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EDUCA500
Culturally 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 | 26X (Block - Tauranga) |
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EDUCA557
Becoming 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 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26H (Block) |
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HPSCI502
Advanced 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 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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HPSCI592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI593
Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Online) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI594
Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Online) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HSHUP501
Research 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 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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HSHUP507
Social 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 | 26A (Online) |
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HSHUP590
Directed Study
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26X (Online) |
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HSHUP592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Online) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HSHUP593
Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Online) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HSHUP594
Health, Sport and Human Performance Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Online) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HSHUP800
Health, Sport and Human Performance MPhil Thesis
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120 | 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HPSCI900
Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26I (Tauranga) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26J (Tauranga) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26K (Tauranga) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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HSHUP900
Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26I (Tauranga) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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DANCE101 Performing Arts: Dance and Movement
This paper integrates dance practice and theory, providing practical experience of different dances of Aotearoa, the Pacific region and beyond...
Points 15This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.
Points 15In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of...
Points 15 -
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...
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 addresses key psychological aspects of sport and human performance. Select psychological concepts are covered to develop knowledge...
Points 15In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within...
Points 15Sport development and coaching occurs in complex and dynamic interpersonal, physical and organisational environments. This paper introduces and...
Points 15This paper advances practices integral to learner/athlete centred coaching, facilitation and instruction in an array of sport and recreation settings.
Points 15 -
HELTH381 Extended 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...
Points 30This paper fulfills The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project...
Points 15This paper fulfils The University of Waikato's requirement for all students to engage with the wider community in a work-related or applied project...
Points 15The 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 15In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within...
Points 15This paper expands students’ critical sociocultural understanding of the media. Students will develop knowledge of the production and consumption of...
Points 15This paper critically examines contemporary coaching pedagogy that supports athlete development. In considering how to build a strong coaching...
Points 15 -
EDUCA500 Culturally 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...
Points 30This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods...
Points 30This paper will provide a forum in which students can engage in critical debate concerning various sport science topics and issues, develop practical...
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper will allow students to develop their skills for finding and analysing literature, gain an understanding of different research designs...
Points 30Students will be introduced to key theories used for the social scientific study of sport, active recreation and coaching. Attention will be paid to...
Points 30Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical, applied or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120 -
HSHUP800 Health, Sport and Human Performance MPhil Thesis
Points 120
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HPSCI900 Health, Sport and Human Performance PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 1 Nov 2025 01:00am