SPRT105-26S2 (D) Semester Two 2026 (Distance)

Sport, History and Society

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

An introduction to the history and philosophy of physical education, physical activity and sport, critiquing the development of movement culture with particular reference to New Zealand sport development and physical education. In order to understand the nature and purpose of contemporary movement contexts, this course provides historical and philosophical frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how contemporary attitudes and practices related to sport and physical activity have been influenced by socio-historical factors.
2. Relate the significance of various periods of history to the development of modern sport.
3. Recognise different approaches to understanding play, games, physical activity, and sport.
4. Understand the historical development of Māori sport practice.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and significance of sport in historical and contemporary New Zealand society.

Restrictions

TEPE204, TEPE105, SPCO105

Equivalent Courses

SPCO105

Course Coordinator

Brad Miles

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Sport History Assignment 07 Sep 2026 40% Written assignment exploring the history of a selected aspect of sport. Learning outcomes 1-2
Quizzes 20% A series of ten, small, online quizzes. Learning outcomes 1-6 Due weekly
Exam 40% Online exam addressing major themes from the course. Learning outcomes 1-6. Date TBC (EOY exam period)

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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All SPRT105 Occurrences

  • SPRT105-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026
  • SPRT105-26S2 (D) Semester Two 2026 (Distance)