Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

Level 3 Sports Studies

13SST
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. McConachie.

Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Sports Science or HOD approval.


This is a highly practical course, focusing on enabling physical activity and developing student’s leadership skills. In this course you will:

  • Perform a physical activity, in relation to national standards, in your own sport or another sport learnt in class during the year.
  • Develop your coaching and planning skills and improve these over a series of practical lessons where you will coach others.
  • Learn about strategies to improve a physical performance. A context that we might use could be training for the physical entrance test for the police or training for your own sport.
  • Prepare, participate and reflect on an outdoor experience. This will be in relation to a course camp, which also may require a fee.

Learning Areas:

Physical Education & Health


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Career Pathways

Dietitian, Sports Coach/Official, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Professional Sportsperson, Health Promoter, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist


Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

There may be some optional activities offered throughout the year, at student's own cost.


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.