NCEA Level 1 Sport Science

Level 1 Sports Science (SPS) provides an academic learning environment about sport performance. Students will learn a range of skills, principles and concepts which are primarily taught and applied in a practical setting.  Students will participate in a variety of sports codes and challenging outdoor environments which throughout the course will teach aspects of biophysical principles, sociocultural influences and Te Ao Maori influences on movement. 

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.