Level 3 Sport Science
13SPS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Kelly.
Recommended Prior LearningEleven credits in NCEA level 2 Physical Education including Achievement Standards 91328 (movement analysis) and 91329 (methods and principals of training). If a student has an interest in sport and a satisfactory level of achievement in Science and English, an exception may be made after consultation with the Head of Faculty.
This course of study follows on from the Sport Science courses offered at Levels 1 and 2, using and examining in greater depth the skills acquired previously. There is a strong emphasis on students critically examining topics. Sport Science is an academic subject and students will need good literacy skills and an ability to critically evaluate.
In term 1 students will participate in a series of physical activities from previous experiences in kindergarten through to secondary school. They will critically evaluate the significance of these physical activities on their Hauora.
Students will train for and take part in the Tough Guy Challenge at the end of Term 2. They will have the opportunity to train in our amazing weights facility to prepare for the event.
Students will then run a Sports Tournament for our Year 9 classes at the end of Term 3. They will be looking at Leadership strategies and critically evaluating their effectiveness.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will be investigating physical activity trends through their lifetime. They will look at what effect the physical activities they participated in have had on their Hauora. They will critically examine how participation in future physical activities will affect their Hauora.
Term 2
Students will be involved in training for and competing in the Tough Guy Challenge. Students will critically examine performance improvement programmes in relation to the following biophysical principles; goal setting, methods & principles of training and exercise physiology
Term 3
Students will coach and manage a sports tournament for our Year 9 students. They will look at leadership styles and critically examine which are most effective in leading junior students.
Term 4
Continued from Term 3; Students will coach and manage a sports tournament for our Year 9 students. They will look at leadership styles and critically examine which are most effective in leading junior students.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50 (tough guy entry, additional EOTC)