13 Sports Science
13PSS Course DescriptionTeacher 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 the Tough Girl running event.
- 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.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
Optional activities - Outdoor Education camp ( approx $150) and Tough Gal Challenge (approx $70).
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Sports Science or HOD approval.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91499 v2 Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91500 v2 Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
Y |
| A.S. 91501 v2 Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91502 v2 Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
| A.S. 91504 v2 Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
health and fitness centres, recreation centres, regional sports trusts, coaching and sports management, sports psychology, national sport foundations, public health
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