13SPS

NCEA Level 3 Sports Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Bartrum.

Sports Science

Prerequisite: 12 credits in Level 2 Sport Science, must include 2.2 and (2.1 or 2.3) or approval of HOD or 12 credits in Level 2 English (Reading & Writing not Speaking); or 12 credits in Level 2 Science, Biology or Chemistry.



Subject Overview

Term 1
91500 Performance improvement program.
91501 Quality of performance in an applied setting.

Term 2
91499 Analyse Skilled Performance
91498 Life Long Well-Being

Term 3
91501 Quality of performance in an applied setting.
91502 Examine and event or trend.

Term 4
91501 Quality of performance in an applied setting.

Prior Learning

It is helpful to have Sport Science experience from levels 1 and 2. It is also helpful to have sound knowledge of report writing.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Trainings and trips $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
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. 91498 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91499 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91500 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91502 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.

Disclaimer

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