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| 611 | Human Anatomy |
| 612 | Human Physiology and Biomechanics |
| 613 | Exercise, Nutrition |
| 617 | Sports Medicine |
| 796 | Sport Psychology, Coaching |
Suggested Subject Keywords
anatomy | physiology | biomechanics | coaching | athletics
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Veronica - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301207
email| VMcClunieWall@eit.ac.nz
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Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
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Veronica - Hawke's Bay
ph| (06) 8301207
email| VMcClunieWall@eit.ac.nz
If you require further help with finding information please contact:
Adam - Hawke's Bayph| (06) 8301067
email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
Jenni - Tairāwhiti
ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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Accident Compensation Corporation Sport Safety
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Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand
Sport and Recreation Knowledge Library New Zealand
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email| asmith@eit.ac.nz
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ph| (06) 8693138
email| jrobinson@eit.ac.nz
Glen - Auckland
ph| (09) 979 9448
email| studysupportak@eit.ac.nz
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