300-level

GEOG325
Health, Wellbeing and Environment
Description
Human health and wellbeing are profoundly shaped by the environments in which we live. This course examines the influence of the physical, built and social aspects of the environment on health and wellbeing. In addition to gaining increased understanding of health-environment interactions, students will develop skills in tracking environmental exposures and in presenting research findings in both written and oral formats.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) GEOG205 or DIGI205; and (2) 15 points from GEOG, Science, Arts or Health at 200 level
Restrictions
GEOG322

Not Offered Courses in 2026

300-level

HLTH306
Te Kete Hauora - Maori Health Knowledge and Understandings/Internship
Description
This course examines the Maori health knowledge/action interface at a number of levels: 1) knowledge of intervention effectiveness through evaluation/monitoring of Maori health outcomes; 2) tools and methods used by services, policy-makers and researchers to collect and analyse Maori health data; and 3) knowledge, beliefs and experiences as they inform the health behaviour of Maori consumers. Addressing questions of 'how do we know what works for Maori health?' and 'what is Maori (health) knowledge?' will connect interventions/approaches to Treaty of Waitangi obligations, and Maori philosophy to health decision-making and investment.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see HLTH306 course details
Points
30 points

HLTH317
Behaviour Change in Nutrition & Physical Activity
Description
This course examines the principles and key concepts of behaviour change theories and models of behaviour change and their application to physical activity and nutrition. Nutrition and physical activity are leading contributors to health outcomes in New Zealand and internationally. While behaviour and behaviour change are highly complex processes, this course will enable an understanding of the factors and processes that contribute to people adopting, maintaining, and modifying behaviour in these domains. Students will leave the course having critically analysed why individuals make the decisions they do in health and apply this knowledge in supporting individuals, families, and communities to improve their health behaviour. This course specifically examines the factors associated with nutritional and physical activity behaviours and approaches to modifying behaviour are evaluated.
Occurrences
Not offered 2026
For further information see HLTH317 course details
Points
15 points