12HPS

NCEA Level 2 High Performance Sports Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Bartrum.

Prerequisite: Prior application and approval by HOD only.

High Performance Sports Science is an academic course aimed at students with a desire to achieve both Physically and Academically at the highest level.  Students who have met participation and behavioural expectations in Year 11 High Performance Sports Science or Year 11 Sports Science are able to apply for a position in the class. Students are required to have an iPad or lap top. The course covers the same standards as 12SPS (Sports Science) but the contexts will be in the students chosen sport(s). Units of work will be designed to develop students who have a passion for sport performance, with the intention of helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom.



Subject Overview

Term 1
91327 Role and Significance.
91330 Physical Activity in an applied setting.
91334 Social Responsibility.

Term 2
91328 Learning a new skill
91330 Physical Activity in an applied setting.
91334 Social Responsibility.

Term 3
91329 Application of Biophysical Principles to training.
91330 Physical Activity in an applied setting.
91334 Social Responsibility.

Term 4
91334 Social Responsibility.

Prior Learning

Year 11 High Performance Sports Science/Sports Science.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

No more than $500 for trips and activities
Lap top

Pathway

Career Opportunities in Sports Science and Outdoor Education include;
Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring. Health related careers such and Medical Staff, Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer, Rehabiliotation Therapist, Fitness instructor, Outdoor instructor, Tour Guide, Department of Conservation.

Sports Science and Outdoor Education are also good subjects to develop problem solving, teamwork, interpersonal skills, leadership, organisation, and management.

Further careers such as Management, Administration, Events Planner/Manager, Sports Retail. Media careers such as Journalism, Photography, Writing, Broadcasting. Other related careers include Law, Research, Consulting, Counsiling, Officiating and Entrepreneur.

Assessment Information

Students will be assessed at the end of each body of work. There will be a range of modes of assessment from written tasks to videos, oral presentations and in person demonstrations.

It is important to note that if a student is looking to take Sports Science and Outdoor Education (two seperate classes) their credits come from the same learning domain so they only count as one subject together when looking at things like university entrance.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91327 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.1 - Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91328 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91329 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.