200-level

SPRT209
Exercise Physiology
Description
This course is designed to develop each student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the theory and practice of exercise physiology. The lecture sessions will cover, in detail, the energy systems as they underpin health and performance. The laboratory sessions will provide students with the knowledge, time and opportunity to develop hands-on practical skills for fitness assessments both in the field and laboratory - essential for every exercise physiologist. In addition students will gain experience and skills in reading and critiquing research papers, analysing data using statistics as well as writing research papers.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPCO104 or SPRT104
Restrictions
SPCO209

BIOL213
Microbiology
Description
An introduction to the fundamental principles of microbiology and microbial genetics.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites

BIOL253
Cell Biology I
Description
Internal organisation of the cell. The course will build on the introduction to cell biology in BIOL 111 (BCHM 111) and seek to develop further understanding of the internal workings of the cell.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Restrictions

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

HLTH215
Human Development across the Lifecourse
Description
The course provides an understanding of the biological, socio-cultural and individual factors that influence individual and universal human lifespan development. Ethical concepts and the major theories of human development are introduced, and the focus is on lifespan development in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. In this course, you will develop skills that will allow you to critically evaluate research that determines how early life influences impact on development in multiple domains in older age groups.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see HLTH215 course details
Points
15 points