Sport & Speed is an immersive 6-week course that investigates the science, mechanics, and psychology behind the ultimate pursuit of peak performance. By merging the worlds of athletic competition and high-velocity engineering, expert speakers will guide you through topics ranging from sports psychology and biomechanics to automotive engineering and aerospace advancements. You will explore the shared "competitive spirit" that fuels both the elite athlete and the machine, providing a deep understanding of our relentless drive to push physical and technical limits. Suitable for all, this course invites you to accelerate your knowledge and see the synergy between human excellence and the thrill of speed in an entirely new light.
Be ready to explore the competitive spirit and see sports in an entirely new light.
This course will run for 6 weeks on the following dates:
Dates:
- Thursday 30th July
- Thursday 6th August
- Thursday 13th August
- Thursday 20th August
- Thursday 27th August
- Thursday 3rd September
Time & Format:
The course will start at 10am, with a coffee and tea break followed by a lively facilitated discussion to answer all your curious questions. The course will finish at 12pm each week.
Location: We are delighted to be hosting at No. 5 Cafe and Larder, 248 State Highway 51, Mangateretere, Hastings, 4180.
About the experts
Christina Tay - Learning Facilitator
Christina is a lifelong learner with a profound passion for exploring diverse cultures and disciplines. Her curiosity has inspired extensive global travel, from teaching English to Buddhist monks in Laos and volunteering at a Thai orphanage to visiting museums across Europe, the UK, and Asia. A highlight of her travels is the Bishop Museum in Hawai'i, which she visits frequently, including during the 2014 World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education.
Her academic journey began with law and politics at Waikato University, where she discovered dispute resolution. She subsequently earned a Master’s in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Strathclyde University, UK. This period included an exchange at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai and research in Hong Kong on the ombudsman's role.
Currently a Learning Facilitator for Love Heart Social Learning, Christina also teaches the Restorative Practices microcredential at Victoria University. A fully accredited restorative justice facilitator and assessor, she recently delivered mediation training in Micronesia. Previously, she served as Director of Employee Assistance Resolution Services at Victoria University.
Outside of work, Christina enjoys connecting with loved ones and attending international events, such as the 2025 Restorative Practices conference in Singapore, to continually expand her expertise.
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