St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 2 Sport Leadership

12SPL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Robinson.

Recommended Prior Learning

Some form of personal training experience


This course is designed for those with an interest in sport provision but who struggle with the academic nature of the Advanced Physical Education classes. It has a high practical component. The course is made up of both Unit and Achievement Standards.  Students will learn how to break skills into their key components for the purpose of coaching, apply basic functional anatomy while designing a weight programme and how to improve their communication skills so their teams can perform better.  Students will also participate in four activities while demonstrating 'social responsibility'.  Sporting contexts include; Touch Rugby, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, and Basketball.




Course Overview

Term 1
Students will be involved in Coaching Basketball and/ or Touch Rugby

Term 2
Students will be involved in resistance training/ exercise prescription and demonstrating social responsibility within the context of Volleyball.

Term 3
Students will learn to improve the functioning of the teams they are involved in by improving their communication

Faculties:

Physical Education


Pathway

Level 3 Outdoor Education, Level 3 Sport Leadership

Career Pathways

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Recreation Co-ordinator