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HPSCI101-23B (HAM)
Introduction to Human Performance Science
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
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Merel Hoskens
9583
TT.7.04
merel.hoskens@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Martyn Beaven
4874
B.G.06
martyn.beaven@waikato.ac.nz
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Han Gan
G.3.28
han.gan@waikato.ac.nz
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Kim Hebert-Losier
9476
TCBD.1.01
kim.hebert-losier@waikato.ac.nz
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Nic Gill
TT.7.12
nic.gill@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
This paper will serve as an introductory overview for the Human Performance Science major of the BSHHP. It will be a team-taught paper that will cover the four cornerstones of the Human Performance Science major: Performance Monitoring and Exercise Prescription, Performance Physiology, Nutrition, Biomechanics and Injury Prevention, and Performance Psychology. The paper will also include an introduction to Data Analysis with particular relevance to sport science.
This paper provides a baseline understanding for students that are wishing to focus on scientific aspects of Sport, Health and Human Performance. All four cornerstones that are introduced in this paper will be further developed through specific papers at 200 and 300 year level in the Human Performance Science major.
How this paper will be taught
- The Performance Monitoring and Exercise Prescription component will include the introduction of strength & conditioning principles and analysis techniques using different technologies.
- The Physiology component will include an introduction to basic human anatomy in relation to human movement (taught through lab classes) and an overview of exercise physiology.
- The Biomechanics and Injury Prevention component will include an introduction to biomechanics, functional anatomy, and injury prevention principles.
- The Performance Psychology: Motor control component will include an introduction to the fundamental role of the brain in human movement and how we acquire movement skills.
- The Nutrition component will describe principles of nutrition and its basic application in human performance science.
- The Data Analysis component will include an introduction to three main data analysis approaches and methods that will be applied to the information we collect in our labs
You will need to have
Please come prepared to the labs with paper, pen, computer, and sport appropriate attire. Gym / training / running shoes are required (no sandals).
If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the face-to-face lab and instead contact Merel Hoskens so alternative arrangements can be made.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.