Bachelor of Sport and Exercise

Year One

SE55121 Professional Practice in Sport, Recreation and Exercise in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Professional skills, attitudes and values will be researched, related and integrated to ensure safe and ethical practice in the sport, recreation and exercise industries. Students will examine the place of sport, recreation and exercise in the context of community and society. Social issues in Aotearoa/New Zealand will be discussed, with emphasis on aspects of Te Ao Māori and biculturalism. Written and oral communication skills will be developed to assist students in their professional practice.

SE55122 Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition

The course will develop an understanding of the relationship between physical activity, health and nutrition across the lifespan. Students will examine the concept of wellness and its relationship with exercise. Students will also discuss the prevalence, implications and therapeutic effects of exercise on major lifestyle related diseases.

SE55123 Strength Conditioning and Industry Placement

Students will make use of exercise prescription, goal setting, movement analysis and programming variation to enhance their understanding of strength conditioning for health and performance. Knowledge gained through active participation in strength conditioning programmes will result in students being able to prescribe safe exercise programmes for a range of exercise participants. Students will complete an industry placement in a fitness centre to gain an understanding of personal training and management in a sport, recreation and/or exercise setting.

SE55124 Functional Anatomy

Students will develop an understanding of human body structure. The course promotes integration of anatomy, kinesiology, biophysics, and biomechanics with reference to the musculoskeletal system.

SE55125 Physiology for Health and Exercise

Students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of physiology as they relate to the human body.  Students will be able to describe the systemic and inter-systemic functions and their response to exercise. The material covered will provide a sound theoretical foundation for further studies in pathology and abnormal physiology effecting health.

SE55126 Managing Sport and Recreation

The course will develop an understanding of the sport and recreation industry in New Zealand and provide students with the opportunity to manage sport, recreation and exercise events. Students will integrate knowledge, concepts and trends and discuss how these influence sport and recreation industries. The role of public and private providers of sport and recreation will be investigated. Students will discuss the factors affecting the sport and recreation industry including marketing strategies and management features. An understanding of programming and participation in event management form the practical aspect to this course.

SE55127 Sport Performance

Students will examine the influence of exercise, nutrition and technology on sports performance. Sports will be analysed to determine exercise needs and evidenced based practice will inform the learner. Sports training programmes and exercise prescription will be formulated to include goal setting, principles of training, methods of training and the energy system. Nutrition for sports performance will be examined and applied to self/client-based projects. Technology and analytical skills related to sports, games, skills and fitness will be integrated to enhance sports performance.

SE55128 Sport Pedagogy in Aotearoa/New Zealand

The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of effective teaching and coaching. The course will provide opportunities for students to gain knowledge of a range of sports, recreational and cultural exercise activities.

SE5109 Aquatics

This course will extend students practical knowledge and skill competence in water-based activities.  A range of water sports will be covered and may include activities such as water polo, surfing, snorkelling, underwater hockey, canoe polo and sailing/windsurfing. Water safety, managing risks in water activities, swimming technique, swimming performance and life guarding skills will form the central focus for this course.

SE5110 Conditioning for Endurance Sport

By using endurance as a focus, students will learn and experience what it is like to be involved in endurance sports. Students will examine nutrition, training for endurance, programme preparation, programme periodisation, first aid and event safety, as they prepare for their active participation in endurance activities. Skills such as mountain biking, flat water kayaking, off-road running and road biking may form the practical basis of this paper.

SE5111 Coaching Internship

This course requires students to undertake a coaching internship. The student will negotiate the internship, establish a contact with stakeholder participate, participate in coaching and reflect. The course encourages positive, self-motivating, reflective behaviour and close relationship all stakeholders.

SE5243 Mountain Based Recreation

The course will introduce students to a range of skills and activities to build an experience base in outdoor recreation. This course will examine clothing, equipment, safety procedures and physical skills needed to safely move in outdoor recreation environments. There will be an introductory progression to mountain-based environments. Students will experience a range of activities, which may include but not be limited to bush walking, tramping, overnight camp, scrambling, climbing, mountain biking and navigation.  Students will review and discuss literature related to outdoor recreation, challenge and adventure.

Year Two

GEN200 Research and Statistics

This course aims to prepare the student for professional practice by presenting research as a uniting strategy for practice, theory and scholarship.  Students will be introduced to several approaches to research, both qualitative and quantitative.  Students will also be assisted to develop skills as a beginning researcher.

SE6241 Fitness Assessment and Programming

The course will provide students with physiological knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out effective lifestyle assessment and physical activity programming for general and sporting populations. The focus of this course will be on assessing individual needs and designing appropriate exercise programmes. Related aspects including current literature, changing industry practices, group fitness, behaviour change, and exercise adherence will also be covered.

SE6242 Management for Professional Practice

This course will provide the basic principles of management and leadership as they pertain to applied recreation settings. The course recognises that students will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with both licensed and unlicensed personnel.

SE6243 Projects in Sport and Exercise

Students will undertake a selection of individual or group projects related to the sport and exercise industry. The project experience is structured to allow the student to integrate academic studies and practice, and to develop capabilities such as personal challenge, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking and risk assessment. Students will enter into a contract related to their projects and complete the written/practical requirements as stipulated in the project contract. Students will be required to complete two to three projects in the semester. Projects may vary each year as they will be used to explore current issues and make use of the particular expertise of individual staff members, including visitors. Projects will be approved by the Programme Manager and will be written in the Course Outline.  PCurrent Projects – Surfing and aquatic safety, water and wellbeing and sports medicine.

SE6245 Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism for Human Performance

The course will examine the management of nutrition for exercise performance and weight management.  Dietary supplements, ergogenic aids and dietary plans will be analysed, and dietary trends reviewed. Students will examine the biochemical role of nutrition in exercise metabolism. Issues related to measurement, analysis and professional practice are central to this course.

SE6247 Psychology in Sport, Health and Education

The course will introduce students to developmental psychology, health psychology and psychology related to human performance. The course will examine social development and cognition across the lifespan, learning and social theory, healthy behaviour, psychopathology, exercise psychology and an introduction to psychology in sport. The role of psychology will be examined to understand physical activity determinants and strategies to achieve behaviour change.

SE6248 Clinical Exercise Physiology

The course will provide students with physiological knowledge, skills and understanding which underpin current theories and practice of training for performance and health.  The focus of this course will be to examine the physiological basis of training by evaluation and application of scientific research to training theory.  The measurement of many of the parameters of fitness will allow students to evaluate fitness in the clinical setting and thus allow effective training protocols to be prescribed.

SE6282 Programming Outdoor Education

This course will develop an understanding of programming theory and promote an awareness of outdoor education.  There will be a focus on programme planning, risk management, team building and personal development. Components important to programme planning include: knowledge about theories of learning applied to outdoor settings, the learning process and the role of the outdoor recreation practitioner in this process, assessment, activity analysis, developmental and age appropriate activities, adaptations and modifications, risk management and evaluation. Practical classes may include activities such as challenge ropes course, bush navigation, abseiling, tramping, climbing, caving, kayaking and cycling. Students will plan and review an outdoor journey using safe management practice.

Year Three

SE7300 Industry and Research Internship 1

The course will provide the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and gain industry experience within a sport and leisure organisation. The cooperative experience is structured to allow the student to critically reflect on the relationship between academic studies and practice and to develop the capabilities of teamwork and problem solving. Students will prepare a proposal for an industry related project which will be research orientated and beneficial to the organisation.

SE7301 Industry and Research Internship 2

The course will provide an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge and gain further industry experience with the organisation selected in SE7300. The cooperative experience is structured to allow the student to critically reflect on the relationship between academic studies and practice and to develop the capabilities of teamwork and problem solving. Students will complete an industry related project which will be research orientated and beneficial to the organisation. Students will advance their research presentation skills.

SE7330 Marketing and Economics in the Leisure Industry

This course will develop a broad understanding of economic and marketing principles for application to business/leisure services. The course will enable the student to understand the economic issues central to an organization’s activity and decision making. Students will develop the knowledge and understanding which is needed to assess a service, budget, promotion and sponsorship options and to make marketing mix recommendations for specific markets.

SE7331 Applied Sport and Leisure Management

Students will examine event and human resource management. Students will plan for and carry out a specific project or event. The course will develop knowledge of the New Zealand industrial relations system and apply public relations and management theory to the sport/leisure environment.  By use of the ‘case study’ system, the course will enable students to apply theory to practical aspects of leisure management and leisure promotion.

SE7340 Applied Human Movement

The physiological and biomechanical mechanisms underlying the analysis of movement will provide the central focus for this course. Skill analysis through technology enhances student understanding of human movement.

SE7341 Applied Sport Science

The course will extend students’ knowledge in sports performance, training strategy, testing, technology and sports nutrition. Students will gain practical experience by investigating studies in sport science and by participating in practical field experiences. Current material will be critically analysed, debated and discussed.

SE7342 Exercise and Nutrition as Therapy          

The course will investigate current issues of exercise management and nutrition as therapy for health. The emphasis will be on exercise management and nutrition strategies for specific conditions, including chronic diseases and disabilities.

SE7343 Exercise Rehabilitation

The treatment of injury in the final phase of recovery is often neglected in the rehabilitation process. The course will analyse common sports injuries and establish procedures to ensure a full and balanced recovery for the client. Recovery from orthopaedic injury and cardio-vascular disease will also be examined.

SE7344 Applied pedagogy in sport and physical education (SE7344) 

The course will examine good teaching practice and its application to sports coaching and teaching physical education in schools. Teaching methods will be examined and evidenced based research in pedagogy will be critically analysed. The New Zealand Physical Education/Health curriculum will be introduced, and linked unit/lesson plans developed. Students will develop skills through practical fieldwork, analysis, observation, planning, reflection and peer teaching/coaching.