NCEA Level 2 High Performance Sports Science
12HPS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Bartrum.
Prior LearningYear 11 High Performance Sports Science/Sports Science.
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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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.
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.
No more than $500 for trips and activities
Lap top