Mission and Principles

The School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences ascribes to the following principles:

• Participation in regular physical activity and a health promoting lifestyle can assist individuals to experience enjoyment and to achieve their potential.
• Participation in physical activity and a health promoting lifestyle can improve the well being of the community.
• The decision to participate in physical activity and a health promoting lifestyle should be an informed one.
• Human movement and health promotion are service based professions.
• The School has an obligation to provide leadership to the professional and general community in the areas of physical activity and health promotion.
• Tertiary education in human movement and health promotion is most effective when implemented with a balance of theoretical and practical experiences.
• Tertiary education in human movement and health promotion is most effective when delivered in a manner which encourages student centred, in-depth learning experiences.
• The School has an obligation to undertake activities which enhance the knowledge base of the profession.
• The School should undertake consultancy activities in order to maintain professional relevance and to enhance its financial viability.
• Activities of the School should be based on equity, ethical behaviour and social justice.
• The process of continuous improvement is the most appropriate way through which organisational and individual goals can be met.
• Decision making is best undertaken through inclusive processes.
• Opinions based on rational argument should be welcomed and valued.
• The efforts of individuals should be respected and valued.

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