Level 1 Sport Science
11SPS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Robinson
This is an academic course and incorporates elements of Sport Science and Outdoor Education. Students will learn about biophysical factors such as Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics within the context of Basketball. Students will devise strategies for improvement in Touch Rugby and gain an understanding of motor skill learning principles. Students will gain understanding of how society influences our participation in a variety of activities. Students will demonstrate safe behaviour in a tramp, river crossing and outdoor experience in Karangahake Gorge and take action to influence others and encourage them to be more active. This course requires a good level of literacy and application of Scientific topics such as Biology and Physics.
Course Overview
Term 1
Demonstrate safe behaviour in the outdoors- Karangahake Gorge Trip
Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology- Basketball
Term 2
Great Games-Meeting the needs of others
Societal Influences of physical activity
Term 3
Societal Influences of physical activity- continued
Motor Skill Learning- Touch Rugby
Level 2 Outdoor Education, Level 2 Sport Science
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$280
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90963 v3 Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the function of the body as it relates to the performance of physical activity | 1 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90964 v3 Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 90965 v3 Physical Education 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of societal influences on physical activity and the implications for self and others | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90967 v3 Physical Education 1.6 - Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity and describe the outcomes | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90968 v3 Physical Education 1.7 - Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor education activities | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90969 v3 Physical Education 1.8 - Take purposeful action to assist others to participate in physical activity | 1 |
I |
2 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
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