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EXERSCI 304
: Sport Psychology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 204 or SPORTSCI 204, or 45 points passed at Stage II or III
Restriction: SPORTSCI 304
Restriction: SPORTSCI 304
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EXERSCI 305
: Movement Neuroscience2021 Semester One (1213)
Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An understanding of human anatomy at the level covered in EXERSCI 103 will also be assumed.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 201, MEDSCI 206, 309, 320, PSYCH 202, SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
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EXERSCI 309
: Practicum in the Exercise Sciences2021 Semester Two (1215)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills. Enrolment requires approval by the Course Director after a supervisor and topic have been agreed upon.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Practicum in the Exercise Sciences2021 Semester One (1213)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills. Enrolment requires approval by the Course Director after a supervisor and topic have been agreed upon.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Practicum in the Exercise Sciences2021 Summer School (1210)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills. Enrolment requires approval by the Course Director after a supervisor and topic have been agreed upon.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2021 Semester Two (1215)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 304
Corequisite: EXERSCI 305
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2021 Semester One (1213)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 304
Corequisite: EXERSCI 305
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EXERSCI 702
: Projects in the Exercise Sciences2021 Semester Two (1215)
Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 702
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EXERSCI 703
: Cardiac Rehabilitation2021 Semester One (1213)
Seminal literature is used to explore the effects of exercise, physical activity and sedentary behaviour on cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology within the context of disease prevention and rehabilitation.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 703
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EXERSCI 705
: Research in the Exercise Sciences2021 Semester One (1213)
Examines the nature and value of research contributions in the Exercise Sciences and their application to further research and evidence-based practice. Evaluates the process of research, inclusive of the development of research questions and hypotheses, the planning and collection of data in an ethical and unbiased manner, the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and the dissemination of results.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 705
261
EXERSCI 706
: Seminar in Advanced Exercise Physiology2021 Semester Two (1215)
A seminar-based course examining the physiological responses and adaptations to physical exercise or inactivity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss seminal and contemporary research publications on selected topics largely focusing on the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed upon investigations of the explanatory elements of adaptation, from the level of the genome to the living human, and the use of relevant contemporary experimental techniques.
Restriction: PHYSIOL 706, SPORTSCI 706
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EXERSCI 708
: Advanced Seminar in Movement Neuroscience2021 Semester Two (1215)
Seminar based course which examines brain organisation and function related to movement in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on contemporary techniques and paradigms in the field of movement neuroscience, with special emphasis on clinical populations that exhibit impaired movement. Neural plasticity is a central theme.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 708
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EXERSCI 710
: Exercise Rehabilitation2021 Semester Two (1215)
The role of exercise and physical activity in the rehabilitation of people living with chronic and long-term health conditions. Professional practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Evidence-based exercise prescription and outcome measurement for selected client populations.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 710
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EXERSCI 711
: Exercise and Performance Psychology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the basis of exercise motivation and to examine how psychological states can influence movement control and performance in work, sports, and daily life. The course covers theoretical foundations and involves active discussion of recent empirical studies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 714
: Special Topics in the Exercise Sciences2021 Semester One (1213)
Prerequisite: Head of Department approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
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EXERSCI 771
: Clinical Exercise Practicum I2021 Semester One (1213)
A body of practical supervised work of not less than 100 hours, including laboratory work. The principles and application of electrocardiography, and the assessment of people with cardiovascular disease. An introduction to the integration of the principles of exercise physiology, testing, and prescription into a practical programme for delivery to premorbid and low-risk clinical populations.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 771, 781
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EXERSCI 772
: Clinical Exercise Practicum II2021 Semester Two (1215)
A body of practical supervised work of not less than 100 hours. The principles of exercise physiology, testing, and prescription will be integrated into a practical programme for delivery to premorbid and low-risk clinical populations. Emphasis is placed on the application and interpretation of exercise tests; monitoring exercise and identifying contraindications; emergency procedures; scope of practice; and reporting.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 771
Restriction: SPORTSCI 772, 781
Restriction: SPORTSCI 772, 781
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EXERSCI 773
: Clinical Exercise Practicum III2021 Semester One (1213)
A body of practical supervised work of not less than 200 hours. The delivery of exercise rehabilitation services to clinical populations especially individuals who have cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, immunological, neoplastic, mood, and metabolic disorders, and post-surgical cases.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 771, 772
Corequisite: EXERSCI 775
Restriction: SPORTSCI 773, 782
Restriction: SPORTSCI 773, 782
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EXERSCI 774
: Clinical Exercise Practicum IV2021 Semester Two (1215)
A body of practical supervised work of not less than 200 hours. The delivery of exercise rehabilitation services to clinical populations especially individuals who have cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, immunological, neoplastic, mood, and metabolic disorders, and post-surgical cases.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 773
Restriction: SPORTSCI 774, 782
Restriction: SPORTSCI 774, 782
270
FOODSCI 100
: Foundations of Food and Nutrition2021 Semester Two (1215)
Introduces students to the multifaceted nature of Food Science and Nutrition with a focus on the interplay between food, nutrition and health. Introduce the chemical, biological, sensory, and processing aspects of foods. Societal, economic, legislative and regulatory aspects will also be introduced. Concepts will be illustrated using real food systems with a focus on lipids, water and vitamin C.
Restriction: FOODSCI 201
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FOODSCI 202
: Food Preservation2021 Semester Two (1215)
Food is spoilt by microbiological, chemical, biochemical and physical processes. It is important to understand the mechanism of spoilage caused by each of these processes in order to prevent or minimise such degradation. This course includes fundamental principles covering the preservation and processing of different food products. The principles involved in the development of food safety and HACCP programmes, as well as New Zealand food laws are also covered.
Prerequisite: 15 points from FOODSCI 200, 201, 15 points from MATHS 108, 110
Restriction: FOODSCI 302
Restriction: FOODSCI 302
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FOODSCI 306
: Principles of Food Processing2021 Semester One (1213)
The fundamental principles of freezing and thawing, thermal processing and canning, fermentation and dehydration are studied. The fundamental areas of engineering relevant for food processing such as heat and mass transfer, are covered. Process impact on food safety, quality and preservation is also discussed.
Prerequisite: FOODSCI 202
Restriction: CHEMMAT 756
Restriction: CHEMMAT 756
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FOODSCI 399
: Capstone: Food and Nutrition2021 Semester Two (1215)
Food and Nutrition pathway students will work together in groups to identify and develop a new food product or food system that addresses or responds to a nutritional issue. Students will focus on the interplay between the nutritional aspects of the product or system and the sensory, stability, convenience, cost, regulatory and processing aspects of the product.
Prerequisite: FOODSCI 303 or 310 and a further 30 points at Stage III in Food Science and Nutrition
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FOODSCI 703
: Food Processing2021 Semester One (1213)
Preservation of food by standard methods including freezing, dehydration and thermal processing. New developments in food preservation. Unit operations, mass and energy balance, and heat transfer are covered. Chemical and physical changes food undergoes during processing.
Prerequisite: Permission of Programme Director
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FOODSCI 707
: Food Science2021 Semester One (1213)
Chemical, biological and physical aspects of foods. The decomposition of food due to lipid oxidation. Integrated study of selected basic foods.
Prerequisite: Permission of Programme Director