Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance
Explore the sociological, psychological, and physiological factors influencing human movement and performance.
Best for:Best for students seeking a research-based master's qualification in sports science, exercise sociology, and human performance.
Overview
The Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato is a research-based qualification designed to critically examine how political, cultural, social, and economic factors shape sport, exercise, and leisure. Students explore how sociological perspectives, psychological principles, and physiological elements interact to affect movement and overall performance. The programme provides rigorous academic training and research opportunities in health and sports science. Candidates are expected to actively engage with coursework and complete independent research components.
What you'll do
- Examine critically how political, cultural, social, and economic factors influence sport and exercise
- Explore sociological perspectives, psychological factors, and physiological elements affecting human movement
- Conduct independent research within the fields of health, sport, and human performance
- Engage with coursework focusing on the nature and meaning of leisure and physical activity
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in sports science, health, sociology, or a related discipline
- Capacity for critical analysis of social and cultural factors in human performance
- Interest in conducting research-based academic inquiry
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