Te Ao Hākinakina
Introduction
Te Ao Hākinakina studies explores the world of Māori sports, including its history and strong influences on our extensive and unique sporting culture in Aotearoa.
Overview
Te Ao Hākinakina
What will my study involve?
- Learn about Indigenous health and wellbeing, sporting culture, and physical education, and find ways to incorporate Kaupapa Māori into your training and teaching methods.
- Explore current barriers to help improve access and outcomes in the sports industry for Māori and Indigenous athletes.
- Develop confidence engaging with bicultural communities and industry through sport and health education, including the opportunity to learn basic te reo.
- Practical experiences throughout study working with bicultural sports organisations, educational programmes, and communities.
Te Ao Hākinakina
Courses
Te Ao Hākinakina major
Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Sport, along with the following major courses:
100-level
- TREO110 Te Ngao Tū: Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginnings
- One 100-level TREO course
- One course chosen from these options
200-level
- MAOR219 Te Tiriti: The Treaty of Waitang i
- MAOR282 Kapa Haka - Introducing Māori Performing Arts
- One course chosen from these options
300-level
Te Ao Hākinakina minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
100-level
- TREO110 Te Ngao Tū: Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginnings OR SPCO126 Land Journeys and Ethics
- One course chosen from these options
200-level
- MAOR219 Te Tiriti: The Treaty of Waitangi
- One course chosen from these options
300-level
Te Ao Hākinakina
Career opportunities
By reflecting on and critiquing bicultural practises in the sports and health industries, you will learn to create meaningful changes and engage with organisations that support Indigenous athletes.
Career pathways could include:
- outreach coordinator
- kaiārahi
- sports educator
- health promoter.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
