Human Performance Science
The Human Performance Science major represents a distinctive approach to sport and exercise science. It is based on four pillars; 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.
This major provides an opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of sport and exercise science, with the scope to follow one of the pillars at a higher level.
In the Human Performance Science major you will also benefit from the established relationships the University has with professional sport franchises, such as Magic Netball and Chiefs Rugby. Extending beyond high performance sport, this major includes links to the general population, movement-related professions, exercise, nutrition and physical health, providing career opportunities across the breadth of sport, physical activity and physical health professions. This major is also supported by our satellite spaces in the Avantidrome and the Adams Centre.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
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Study in Tauranga
A selection of papers in Human Performance Science (and other Health, Sport, and Human Performance subjects) will be available in Tauranga in 2020. To complete a full BHSHP, some study in Hamilton may be required.
Papers
Available Human Performance Science papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOMD101 | Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. He whakataki tenei pepa i te hunga tauira ki nga tuapapa o te matai tinana me te matai whaiaroaro o te ira tangata. | |||
| HPSCI101 | Introduction to Human Performance Science | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPSCI202 | Psychomotor Learning and Performance | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| The paper provides a broad research-informed introduction to themes associated with perceptual and psychological factors that influence how people learn and perform movement skills. | |||
| HPSCI203 | Nutrition for Health and Exercise | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| 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 and micro-nutrients, energy balance, measurement of resting, exercising energy expenditure, chronic lifestyle related disease and influences on current diet practices. | |||
| HPSCI204 | Biomechanics in Sport: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanical Principles | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper covers basic biomechanics concepts, including static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, kinematics, and kinetics. Injury mechanics, prevention and rehabilitation principles and practices are also addressed in the context of sport. | |||
| HPSCI205 | Exercise Prescription | 15.0 | 24A (Tauranga) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the study of safe and effective exercise prescription to meet a range of health, fitness, and performance goals across different populations. | |||
| 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... | |||
| HPSCI207 | Exercise Physiology | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines human physiology in the context of exercise. Short and long term responses of physiological systems will be examined with a focus on adaptations that support wellbeing and performance. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| HPSCI301 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| The paper critically examines complex physiological mechanisms and explores innovative strategies to manipulate these mechanisms to enhance fitness, performance and health. | |||
| HPSCI302 | Advances in Human Performance Psychology | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| The paper examines historical and contemporary approaches to the psychology of human performance in physical activity, sport and other domains, with emphasis on the role of conscious and nonconscious psychological processes that underlie movement. | |||
| HPSCI303 | Advanced Biomechanics in Sport: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| The paper critically examines the theoretical/biomechanical concepts involved in analysing and monitoring human movement to enhance health and performance outcomes. | |||
| HPSCI304 | Advanced Strength Conditioning and Exercise Prescription | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper explores technological innovations in sport and human performance. It aims to investigate the various forms of technologies used to measure and monitor human performance in sport. | |||
| 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. | |||
Scholarships and prizes
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Graduate study options
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Students who major in Human Performance Science as part of the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance often pursue further study at masters 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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