NCEA Level 2 Sport Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Anaru.
Level 2 Sport Science (SPS) provides an academic learning environment about sports performance and analysis. It is an achievement standard based course, where students will learn a range of skills, principles and concepts which are primarily taught and applied in a practical setting and supported by theory. The learning contexts of this course include the planning & implementation of PE camp, application of biophysical principles, applying social responsibility and creating and completing a training program.
This course is an achievement standard based course, therefore leaves all academic pathways open for future subject selection. Sports Science will benefit students who are interested and motivated to learn more about the body, movement and performance and for students who are potentially looking at a future career pathways in the Physical Education industry.
This course will offer a minimum of 15 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
11SPS - Recommended, specifically achievement in A.S 90963 (1.2) or HOD approval.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity