BSHP - Sport Development and Coaching as a major
Major
The rapidly growing sport and leisure industry is worth over $12 billion a year to New Zealand. The Bachelor of Sport & Human Performance will give you a foundation in this exciting and dynamic industry.
The Sport Development and Coaching major is based on an innovative combination of pedagogical and sociological studies of sport and active recreation.
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Key information
| Years: | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 360 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $6,588 - $7,608 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $29,425 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Degree Planner
Degree planner — BSHP in Sport Development and Coaching
This major gives students the skills that support them to enhance sport, recreation and physical activity for groups and individuals. Students will benefit from established local and national industry partnerships with Sport New Zealand, The International Olympic Committee, Sport Waikato, the Avantidrome, The Waikato Institute of Sport and Leisure Studies, Brian Perry Charitable Trust, The Lowie Foundation and sports clubs/franchises in the greater Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. Graduates will have the transferable skills and knowledge to lead in any sector involving people and movement.
Year 1
One of List A
One of List A
Elective
Elective
Year 2
One of HPSCI202, HPSCI206, HTHPR202, SDCPA202
One of HPSCI202, HPSCI206, HTHPR202, SDCPA202
Any 200 level BIOMD, HELTH, HPSCI, HTHPR, SDCOA
Elective
Elective
Year 3
One of
HELTH381, HELTH382, HELTH391, HECSS363
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
- Major
- Compulsory
- Elective
Papers
This information is provisional and subject to change.Papers
Papers available within Sport Development and Coaching
The Sport Development and Coaching major is based on an innovative combination of pedagogical and sociological studies of sport and active recreation.
Sport Development and Coaching is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance (BSHP). Sport Development and Coaching 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 Sport Development and Coaching as a single major for the BSHP, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Sport Development and Coaching, including 105 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete SDCOA101, SDCOA102; SDCOA201, SDCOA203, and 30 points from SDCOA202, HPSCI202, HPSCI206 or HTHPR202; and SDCOA301, SDCOA303, and SDCOA304.
To complete Sport Development and Coaching as part of a double major for the BSHP or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Sport Development and Coaching, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete SDCOA101, SDCOA102; SDCOA201, SDCOA203, and 15 points from SDCOA202, HPSCI202, HPSCI206 or HTHPR202; and 45 points from SDCOA301, SDCOA303 and SDCOA304.
To complete a minor in Sport Development and Coaching, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Sport Development and Coaching major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANCE101 | Dance, Movement and Culture | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper integrates dance practice and theory, providing practical experience of different dances of Aotearoa, the Pacific region and beyond. Embodied learning in dance is integrated with critical examination of how dance is influenced by social and cultural issues, and an introduction to choreographic processes. | |||
| HMDEV100 | Lifespan Development | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan. | |||
| MAORI102 | He Hīnatore ki te Ao Māori: Introducing the Māori World | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton) & 24G (Online) |
| An introduction to the Maori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including Maori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary society. | |||
| MAORI150 | Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton), 24I (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) |
| This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time. | |||
| SDCOA101 | Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of critically thinking about the important role sport plays in contemporary society, including the economy, politics, tourism, the media, and our sense of identity, belonging and community. Stud... | |||
| SDCOA102 | The Coaching Process | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| Understanding the coaching process is fundamental to supporting the development of athletes across participation, development, and high-performance contexts. The purpose of this paper is to introduce students to the study of sport coaching, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver high quality... | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPSCI206 | Psychology of Health, Sport and Human Performance | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Online) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper addresses key psychological aspects of sport and human performance. Select psychological concepts are covered to develop knowledge, understanding and skills important to a broad range of career and leadership pathways within and beyond sport and exercise. Topics will include confidence and motivation, goal setting, resil... | |||
| SDCOA201 | Sport and Community Development: Identity, Culture and Society | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within local, national and international communities. Students will be introduced to more advanced key concepts and theories within sociology of sport and development studies, adding in conce... | |||
| SDCOA202 | Negotiating Sport Development and Coaching Contexts | 15.0 | 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online) |
| Sport development and coaching occurs in complex and dynamic interpersonal, physical and organisational environments. This paper introduces and develops knowledge and skills to negotiate effective partnerships for learning in the coaching and instructing nexus. | |||
| SDCOA203 | Athlete-centred Coaching | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper advances practices integral to learner/athlete centred coaching, facilitation and instruction in an array of sport and recreation settings. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDCOA301 | Contemporary Issues in Sport Development in Local and Global Contexts | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| In this paper students will develop critical understandings of how sport is used for the purposes of health, wellbeing and social development within local, national and international communities. Students will interrogate through a social justice lens, contemporary issues in these communities and the key themes running through thes... | |||
| SDCOA303 | Sport, Media and Communication | 15.0 | 24A (Online) |
| This paper expands students' critical sociocultural understanding of the media. Students will develop knowledge of the production and consumption of various forms of media (including social media), and have the opportunity to develop skills in critical media analysis and production. | |||
| SDCOA304 | Advances in Coaching Practice | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper critically examines the instructional strategies and practices adopted to promote effective instruction in selected settings. A range of technologies to support the analysis and reflection process are utilised. Students will have the opportunity to apply these in a broad range of coaching and instructional settings. | |||
| SDCOA305 | Understanding Healthy Bodies | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper develops a sociocultural understanding of the body. | |||
| SDCOA306 | Psychomotor Learning and Performance | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides a broad research informed overview to themes associated with perceptual and psychological factors that influence how people learn and perform movement skills. | |||
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Students who major in Sport Development and Coaching as part of the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance often pursue further study at master's or doctorate level to enhance their understanding of a specialised area within the sport and leisure industry. Our researchers have strong links with the industry and other researchers nationally and internationally.
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