11PSS
This course requires 2 options.

11 Sports Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Gunn.

The Year 11 Sports Science course will set you up for success in your future study of sports science.
The course content will include:

  • Being taught to surf by professional instructors on surf camp (optional trip).
  • Learning various circus skills (such as diablo, uni-cycling and juggling), then applying and examining strategies to improve performance in these skills.
  • Applying knowledge of anatomical features, biomechanical principles and physiological responses to exercise in a Combat context.
  • Demonstrating leadership and interpersonal skills in a group activity based on a Professional Handball Franchise Model and explain how these skills impact on those involved.
  • Demonstrating how to be safe in a variety of practical settings, including an optional trip to the Wero Whitewater Park.

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Optional Activities: Surf trip ( approx cost $300) and Wero Rafting trip (approx cost $60).

Pathway

Tertiary education in - Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Sports Science, Nutrition, Recreation and Leisure. Careers in - Health and Fitness Centres, Recreation Centres, Regional Sports Trusts, Coaching and Sports Management, Sports Psychology, National Sport Foundations, Public Health Organisations, Medicine, Occupational therapy.

Assessment Information

Students will have the opportunity to complete 5 NCEA credits from AS 92017 (Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement).

Other units of work will be assessed through NZ Curriculum Levels.
Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 92017 Internal %

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 5
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92017 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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.