Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Robinson.
Recommended Prior LearningSome 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.
Term 1
Resistance training/ exercise prescription
Term 2
Sport Coaching
Term 3
Sport Coaching