Courses - Faculty of Education And Social Work
Sport, Health and Physical Education
Stage I
Sociocultural Foundations
Explores the sociological, historical, psychological and philosophical foundations of health, sport and movement cultures. Examines how health and human movement are culturally and socially conceptualised with regard to contemporary concerns and trends. Includes studies of different cultural (Pākehā, Māori, Pacific, Asian) concepts of, and engagement with, health, sport and physical culture.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 135, EDUC 142
Learning and Pedagogy
An introduction to how humans learn and how such learning is applied within the fields of health, physical education, and sport. Examines the way humans develop and apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions and their implications for pedagogical practices in health, physical education, and sport contexts.
Biophysical Foundations
Introduces students to the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical foundations of human movement. Examines the functions of the musculo-skeletal system, the circulo-respiratory system and the nervous system, during rest and activity. Studies the biomechanical principles required to improve mechanical efficiency in human movement.
Restriction: EDCURRIC 133
Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement
Introduces students to the biophysical foundations of human movement. Examines the role of the neuro-muscular and musculo-skeletal systems in movement. Examines knowledge of internal and external mechanics and how this is applied to understand human movement.
Stage II
Whakatinanahia
Examines Māori approaches to embodiment, forms of physicality and movement valuable for educational and health settings in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will gain knowledge through engaging in forms of Māori physical culture in a range of contexts.
Prerequisite: EDUCSW 101 or EDPROFM 100
Skill Learning
Develops knowledge and understanding of skill learning, teaching and coaching in human movement. Examines concepts of skill and theories of learning, including: psychological theories underpinning physical competency, child and youth development, motivation, inclusion and success. Develops an understanding of learner-centred, inquiry-based practice, and the development of pedagogical practices.
Prerequisite: SPORTHPE 102
Restriction: EDCURRIC 200
Physiology, Exercise, Fitness
Develops knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology. Examines physiological responses during and as a result of exercise. Examines the nature and purpose of deliberate exercise and fitness programmes. Explores the pedagogy of teaching exercise and fitness.
Prerequisite: SPORTHPE 103
Restriction: EDCURRIC 200, 334
Stage III
School Health and Physical Education
Examines health education and physical education in primary and secondary school contexts. Develops knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum, and programming. Critically examines how contemporary issues in the fields of health, sport and physical education impact schools.
Health, Fitness and Culture
Critically examines the nature of incidental and deliberate exercise, lifestyle choices, and concepts of health. Critiques the veracity of evidence linking physical activity and health. Critically explores contemporary health issues associated with sedentary lifestyles, and the impact of twenty-first century lifestyle changes including globalisation and digitalisation. Examines how education can contribute to the diverse exercise and health needs of society.
Prerequisite: SPORTHPE 203
Restriction: EDCURRIC 334