NCEA Level 3 Sport Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Shelford.
Level 3 Sport Science is an achievement standard based course. The learning areas cover a range of contexts including Crankworx and ToughGuyToughGal, where students learning is focused around the analysis and evaluation of Biophysical, Sociocultural and Exercise physiology concepts. Students will analyse and reflect on physical activity experiences, performance and events and consider the future impacts these have. In level 3 students are applying critical thought, analysis and evaluation on physical activity and their research and writing skills are essential for success in this course.
13SPS is an academic option that does support students ability to endorse with Merit and Excellence at Level 3. It is a University Entrance approved subject and it has a potential 8 credits, which students can use to support their UE Literacy.
This course is only recommended for students who have successfully passed Level 2 SPS or who have specific HOD recommendation.
Recommended Prior Learning
Y12 SPS
Level 2 PED- Achieved standard 91328 - 5 credits.
HOD Physical Education approval.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.