Sport Psychology

This course introduces students to the relationship between sport and psychology. Basic sport pscyhology theories, methods, and findings are examined in terms of their implications for athletes, coaches, and the sporting environment, and fundamental principles for developing performance, participation, and enjoyment in sport are evaluated.

15 points

Sport Nutrition

This course provides an understanding of nutritional principles for healthy living and maintaining and improving sporting performance. The course will identify recommended nutritional practices for various populations including athletes, recreational exercisers, and groups with specific nutritional needs. The use of nutritional supplements in sporting performance will also be examined.

15 points

Biomechanics

Gain knowledge of the mechanical principles governing movement, with application to a range of sporting and other movement contexts. The course will explore biomechanical concepts through both tutorial-based and practical activities, equipping students to analyse and assess movement from both qualitative and quantitative viewpoints.

15 points

SPCO104

Injury and Rehabilitation

This course will provide students with an understanding of prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of acute and chronic sports injuries, essential for sports coaches. The injury risk to special population groups such as children, adolescents, and female athletes will be highlighted.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level from SPCO.

Applied Sport Psychology

This course will examine the theory, philosophy and practice of psychological skills training in sport. Students will critically reflect on the application of sport psychology theories to psychological skills training programmes, examine the social psychology influences of sport and exercise participation and apply this knowledge to sport coaches and the sporting environment.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level from SPCO

Introduction to Performance Analysis

This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the development and position of performance analysis in sport. Practical skills using modern performance analysis techniques will be developed. Students will be required to track and analyse the performance of an athlete within a team sport through the duration of the course.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level from SPCO.

Introduction to Strength and Conditioning

This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the position of strength and conditioning coaches in both occupational and sporting environments. Practical skills using modern strength and conditioning techniques and technologies will be developed. Students will be required to coach and analyse the performance of two participants from an occupational / sport perspective through the duration of the course.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level in SPCO.

Nutrition and Exercise Prescription

This course provides students with a multidisciplinary perspective and appreciation of contemporary issues in weight management. Applied weight management strategies and techniques fundamental to strength and conditioning will be developed. The coursework is designed to assist students in gaining proficiency supporting and working with weight management clientele.

15 points

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject, or any 15 points at 100 level from SPCO.

Applied Biomechanics

This course explores practical applications of biomechanics to equip students to support athletes to enhance sporting performance and minimise injury occurrence. Students will gain an understanding of the use of analytical methods and tools to make quantitative measurements and apply the principles of biomechanics to measuring and supporting performance.

15 points

SPCO204, or 30 points at 100-level MATH or PHYS and approval from Programme Coordinator.

Applied Exercise Physiology

This course provides students with an opportunity to extend their knowledge in the field of exercise physiology as it applies to health and sports performance settings. This includes examining ergogenic aids, the benefits of physical activity, and the effects of different environments on the acute and chronic response to exercise. The assessment will require the development of a novel sport science test; students will bring their existing knowledge of a sport to devise a unique sport-specific assessment tool and examine its validity and reliability.

15 points

1) SPCO209 or 2) SPCO206

SPCO306 TEPE309

Performance Analysis 2: Tools and Techniques

This course equips students to analyse skilled performance in both a team and individual setting using a range of software, equipment and methodologies. Successful students will be able to analyse technique, tactical, movements and decision making abilities. The importance of designing effective key performance indicators and producing opposition analysis and scouting reports will be introduced and discussed. Modern techniques will be taught including leading performance analysis software. Students will get an opportunity to test and become more proficient in effective communication methods.

15 points

SPCO231

Applied Performance Analysis

This course further develops the practical and theoretical skills of performance analysis learned in previous related courses. Students will learn about psychological and physiological aspects of performance analysis. Modelling of performance and performance forecasting techniques will be introduced and critically analysed. Interpreting big data will be discussed as well as profiling individuals and teams over the duration of a season and beyond. Best practices from New Zealand and international teams will be critically discussed along with the latest research.

15 points

SPCO231

Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance

This course provides students with an introduction to the software and technologies used by high performance sports teams. Students will gain experience implementing innovative training methodologies, and learn to organise and concisely report large sets of training and testing data. Furthermore they will develop practical skills working in a team environment and will learn to prioritise training objectives within a short-term training plan.

15 points

SPCO241

Performance Nutrition and Recovery Monitoring

This course challenges students to critically assess various contemporary nutritional and recovery techniques and delve into the research to determine their effectiveness. Students will look at the multidisciplinary relationship between the sports nutritionist and the strength and conditioning coach. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation of when it is appropriate to recommend a particular supplement / recovery intervention.

15 points

SPCO242