Human Performance Science Subject regulations

2027

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, HPSCI207, or NUTRI201, including at least 30 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI204 and 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 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, HPSCI207, or NUTRI201, including at least 30 points from HPSCI202, HPSCI204 and 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.

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Prescriptions for:

Human Performance Science papers

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Code and paper title	Points
BIOMD101 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 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...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton)
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	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)
HPSCI101 Introduction to Human Performance Science This introductory paper provides the foundation for the Human Performance Science major within the Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance Science...	15	27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points
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	27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)
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	27B (Hamilton)
HPSCI203 Nutrition for Health, Exercise and Human Performance This paper examines the principles of nutrition for health, exercise, and human performance. It focuses on the roles of energy, macronutrients...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)
HPSCI204 Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy in Sport and Exercise This paper covers functional anatomy, human anatomy (mātai tinana), and biomechanical concepts relating to human function and movement. It provides...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)
HPSCI205 Exercise Prescription This paper introduces students to the principles and practice of safe and effective exercise prescription and periodisation for a range of health...	15	27A (Tauranga) & 27B (Hamilton)
HPSCI206 Psychology of Health, Sport and Human Performance This paper examines key psychological aspects of health, sport, and exercise performance. Selected psychological concepts are explored to develop the...	15	27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) & 27B (Tauranga)
HPSCI207 Exercise Physiology This paper examines human physiology in the context of sport and exercise. Short- and long-term responses of physiological systems will be examined...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points
HPSCI301 Advanced Exercise Physiology This paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores advanced strategies to manipulate these mechanisms in order to prescribe...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)
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	27B (Hamilton)
HPSCI303 Advanced Biomechanics in Sport & Exercise Sciences: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention This paper covers biomechanics concepts in sport and exercise, including static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. Injury...	15	27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Tauranga)
HPSCI304 Advanced Strength and Conditioning This paper explores advanced approaches to strength, conditioning and exercise prescription in sport and human performance. It examines the methods...	15	27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)
SDCOA304 Advances in Coaching Practice This paper critically examines contemporary coaching pedagogy that supports athlete learning and development, with a particular focus on...	15	27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)

2027 Subject regulation information current as at 26 Aug 2026 01:00am

Human Performance Science Subject regulations

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