Master of Physical Activity and Hauora–MPAH 180 points Qualification regulations

1.    (a)    Before enrolment, a candidate for the MPAH degree shall have:

(i)    completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a B average; and

(ii)    been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b)    Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) for a candidate who has extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation. 

2.    (a)  The course of study for the MPAH shall be a coherent programme of study of at least 180 points approved by the head of school comprising: 

Part 1:     

(i)     HLWB 525, HLWB 526, PAAH 501, PAAH 502 

(ii)    HLTH 521 or 528 

(iii)   15 further 400- or 500-level points from MPAH and MHlth schedules, or   other approved courses

Part 2:     One of (PAAH 570, PAAH 571, PAAH 572, PAAH 574).

(b) Entry to Part 2 requires the completion of Part 1, with an average grade of at least B and acceptance by the head of school.  

(c)  A candidate who successfully completes 60 or 120 points from courses specified for the MPAH will be eligible to be awarded a PGCertPAH or PGDipPAH respectively, in accordance with the PGCertPAH and PGDipPAH regulations. 

(d)     At the discretion of the Associate Dean, a candidate who holds a PGCertPAH or a PGDipPAH with an average grade of at least B may subsequently cross-credit those courses to the PGDipPAH or MPAH. 

3.    A candidate shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within four years of first enrolling in it. The Associate Dean (Students) may extend the maximum period in special cases. 

Major requirements

4. The MPAH may be awarded a major if the candidate’s personal course of study meets the requirements listed below:

Ngā mahi a te rēhia/Active Recreation (AREC):

 PAAH 511 and 571

Ngā mahi Tākaro/Play (PLAY):

 PAAH 512 and 572

Te Kori Tinana me te Hauora ā Hāpori/Physical Activity and Public Health (PAPH):

 PAAH 510 and 570

Ngā Hākinakina mō te whakawhanake/Sport for development (SPOR):

 PAAH 514 and 574