NCEA Level 2 Sports Science
Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Bartrum.
Sports Science
Prerequisite: 12 credits in Level 1 Sport Science, must include 1.2 and 12 credits in Level 1 English (Reading & Writing, Speaking not included), and 12 credits in Level 1 Science or HOD approval.
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 or Year 11 Sports Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field trips; Camps; Hire of some equipment $300 (max.)
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.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
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Pathway Tags
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.,
Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.