Level 3 Sports Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. McConachie.
In this course you will:
- Appraise and analyse performance in swimming, including biomechanical knowledge.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise psychology and motor learning to devise a training programme to improve fitness for a 100m Breaststroke race.
- Perform a physical activity in relation to national standards, in swimming, at the tough girl or another approved activity (own sport).
- Analyse the safety management systems of an overnight outdoor education experience.
- Investigate a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society.
- An optional camp may be offered.
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Sports Science or HOD approval.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
Optional activities - Outdoor Education camp ( approx $200) and Tough Gal Challenge (approx $65).
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Outdoor Education camp | Optional | $200.00 |
Tough Gal Challenge | Optional | $65.00 |
$265.00 |
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
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We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.