Health PromotionSubject regulations

Health Promotion uses a multidisciplinary approach to understanding hauora as practice, and to examine approaches that contribute to a health system which can revitalise the mana of our communities by promoting health and reducing health inequities. Health Promotion embraces integrative knowledge of theories and analytical approaches (across psychology, health communication, sociology, epidemiology, and Māori and indigenous studies) to understand, critique and design health initiatives, policies, practices, interventions and their outcomes.

Health Promotion is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Health (BHealth). Health Promotion may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Health Promotion as a single major for the BHealth, students must gain 135 points from the papers listed for Health Promotion, including 105 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HTHPR101, HTHPR201, HTHPR202, HTHPR203, PUBRL202, HTHPR301, HTHPR320; and 15 points from PUBRL301 or SOCPY302.

To complete Health Promotion as part of a double major for the BHealth or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Health Promotion, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete BIOMD101, HTHPR101, HTHPR201, PUBRL202, HELTH201; HTHPR320, HTHPR301; and 15 points from PUBRL301 or SOCPY302.

To complete a minor in Health Promotion, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Health Promotion major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.

Health Promotion is also available as a subject in the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. To complete the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in Health Promotion, students must complete a minimum of 120 points at 100 level or higher including HTHPR101, BIOMD101, HELTH102, HELTH120 and at least 30 points from BIOEB101, CHEMY100, HMDEV100, HPSCI101, MAORI150, PSYCH100, SDCOA101, SDCOA102.

Health Promotion papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BIOEB101Concepts of Biology - Ngā Huatau o te Koiora An introduction to the foundations of biology, including the structure and functioning of cells, evolution, the origins and diversity of life, and a...	15	25A (Hamilton)
BIOMD101Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora This paper will introduce the student to the basics of human anatomy and physiology. He whakataki tēnei pepa i te hunga tauira ki ngā tūāpapa o te...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
CHEMY100Chemistry in Context - Matū o te Ao This paper covers a broad range of chemical concepts that are fundamental to the sciences and engineering. A strong emphasis is made to teach...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HELTH102Drugs in Sport and Society This paper introduces students to foundational academic skills using the context of drug use for purposes of recreation and performance enhancement.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HELTH120Navigating Hauora in Aotearoa This paper explores Hauora in Aotearoa from Māori and Pacific perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the significance, relevance...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HMDEV100Lifespan Development HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
HPSCI101Introduction to Human Performance Science This paper will provide an introduction to Human Performance Science.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
HTHPR101Promoting Mental and Physical Health This paper provides a broad introduction to health promotion. It includes an overview of core models for health promotion from medicine, psychology...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
MAORI150Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25I (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton)
PSYCH100Brain, Behaviour and Cognition This paper introduces perceptual systems, mechanisms of learning, emotions and motivation, the biological basis of psychology, such as brain...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
SDCOA101Sport, Culture and Development: Trends and Issues In this paper students will gain an introduction to sociological understandings of sport and movement cultures. They will develop new ways of...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
SDCOA102The Coaching Process Understanding the coaching process is fundamental to supporting the development of athletes across participation, development, and high-performance...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HELTH201Epidemiology and Bio-statistics This course provides students with basic understanding of the techniques and uses of epidemiology in preventing poor health, health planning and...	15	25B (Hamilton)
HELTH220Facilitating Hauora in Aotearoa and the Pacific This paper explores conceptual and applied understandings of Māori and Pacific health and wellbeing, with a focus on dual impacts of colonisation and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
HTHPR201Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities This paper aims to develop understanding of sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop comprehension of the relationship...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
HTHPR202Understanding Healthy Bodies: Sociocultural Perspectives This paper develops a sociocultural understanding of healthy bodies.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
HTHPR203Health in the Digital Era This paper students examine the ways in which digital technologies are transforming understanding and practices of health. Key themes include the...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
PUBRL202Health Communication This paper explores the construction and evaluation of communication campaigns to address health issues in communities and organisations. The...	15	25A (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HTHPR301Critical Perspectives of Health In this paper students will critically engage with a range of contemporary health and social issues using a case study approach. This will include...	15	25B (Online)
HTHPR320Indigenising Health in Aotearoa and the Pacific This paper draws on Pacific and Māori approaches for addressing inequities in health through indigenisation.	15	No occurrences
PUBRL303Events Management This experiential paper draws together best practice in event management from a practical, business, and operational perspective. The paper covers...	15	25A (Hamilton)
SOCPY302Welfare to Workfare and Beyond This paper seeks to explore the relationship between the NZ labour market and welfare system, focusing on the rise of the neo-liberal welfare state...	15	No occurrences

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 9 May 2025 01:00am