12SSP

Year 12 Sports Science & Performance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. ODonnell.

Course Description: This is a theoretical and practical course that looks at Physical Education concepts such as Anatomy, Biomechanics, Skill Learning, Sports Psychology, Physiological Responses to Exercise, Social Responsibility and Leadership. All of these concepts are applied in a practical setting.

More specifically, students will undertake training programs, analyse discrete skills and explore how biophysical principles can be applied to improve performance. Students will undertake a leadership project within the school and local primary schools to promote historical New Zealand sports. 

Assessment: 19 Credits 

Prerequisites: Minimum of 14 credits in L1 PE / SPR or at the Head Of Department’s discretion.

This course leads to: Level 3 Physical Education if at least 12 credits are achieved.

 

Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisites: Minimum of 14 credits in L1 PE / SPR or at the Head Of Department’s discretion.

Pathway

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. 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
A.S. 91336 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes 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

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.