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
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
Level 3 Outdoor Education, Level 3 Sport Leadership
Career PathwaysPersonal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Recreation Co-ordinator