SSCI403-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Innovation in Sport and Exercise

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

The course will examine how to gain a competitive edge through the application of sport science. It will consider aspects in relation to a range of disciplines including, but not limited to, biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, sport nutrition, performance analysis and motor learning. The course will be set in the context of sports science in a contemporary bicultural Aotearoa New Zealand.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 13:00 Warehouse 122 Strength and Conditioning Lab (16/2-23/3, 20/4-25/5)
Warehouse 120 Biomechanics Lab (16/2-23/3, 20/4-25/5)
 16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assignment: Online assessment module 20% Based on LO 4 and 5. The students are required to complete the online module on LEARN to demonstrate their understanding of the knowledge and norms of the Maori society, the Treaty of Waitangi, and Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural history as it relates to sport & exercise. Although from a personal perspective growth in reflection should be demonstrated through reference to relevant literature.
Systematic literature review 4500 words 40% Based on LO 1, 2 and 3. This assignment will require students to select a current topic in sports & exercise science and complete a systematic literature review on that topic.
Research & innovation presentations 40% Based on LO 1, 2 and 3. This assignment will be an oral presentation based on the outcome of their Systematic Literature Review assessment. The students are required to present the prospects of their literature review and how they will innovate on that topic. It will be a 30-minute seminar presented to the class during the last 3 weeks of the 1st semester.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,572.00

* 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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