Research
Explore some of the exciting research happening in the Unit.
Our vision
Our vision is to be a vibrant intellectual hub that collectively nurtures an intellectual community and culture that sustains high-quality research in the field of critical studies in Health Education. Physical Education and Sports Studies.
Research areas
Current research being undertaken by academics in the unit focus on education, sport and youth policy, pedagogy and practice.
Key areas:
- The nature of future-oriented curriculum and pedagogies for Health and Physical Education (HPE)
- Enacting technology-rich teaching in HPE settings
- Social justice and critical pedagogies for HPE
- Social issues in sport, sport and Aotearoa New Zealand identity
- Youth cultures and health behaviours
- Aquatics education and water safety
- Embodiment and its role in learning
Members of the Richard Tinning Research Centre have helped develop a number of programmes and courses offered at the University of Auckland including Sexuality and Health Education (EDCURRIC 763), Social Theory and Physical Education (EDPROFST 727) and the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education.
