200-level

HLED222
Sexualities Education
Description
This course examines current debates, issues and practices of sexuality education. Students will explore the historical and contemporary influences on the delivery of sexuality education and develop knowledge in relation to sexuality and sexual health practices. A focus will be on examining and reframing debates around the nature of sexuality education content and delivery underpinned by an exploration of ethical values and mental health. Topics will include interpersonal skills to enhance relationships, pleasure pedagogy, relationships, gender, the sex industry, sexuality and disability, safer sex practices, the role of the media, strategies for enhancing sexual health and a positive sexuality.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
HLED121 or HLED122 or HLTH101

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

SPCO226
Rock Climbing Contexts and Techniques
Description
This course develops students' skills and knowledge relevant to contemporary rock climbing physiology and educational approaches. Content focuses on knowledge necessary to develop, implement and evaluate a training programme to enhance rock climbing performance. Teaching will also focus on current approaches to teaching and analysing rock climbing movement skills both indoors and on natural rock outdoors. The course uses a type of rock climbing called bouldering (completing difficult moves close to the ground without the ropes) with only a small amount of rope work in preparation for SPCO326 Rock Climbing Leadership. There are two field trips to Kura Tawhiti/ Castle Hill where students learn about the importance of place to climbers and significance to tangata whenua.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023
For further information see SPCO226 course details
Points
15 points
SPCO227
Paddle Sport Contexts and Techniques
Description
This course develops students’ skills and knowledge relevant to contemporary paddlesports research and educational approaches. Content focuses on knowledge necessary to use digital technology to analyse and evaluate a paddlesports skill to enhance performance. Drawing on practical experiences in pool sessions and also on natural bodies of water, this course develops an understanding of Tikanga Maori and paddlesports.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026, offered in 2019
For further information see SPCO227 course details
Points
15 points