3SPC

Level 3 Sports Science and Physical Education (3SPC)

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Dickson.

This course is now closed - to go on wait list please apply for an exemption.

The course has a strong emphasis on understanding key Sport Science and Physical Education theory relating to Anatomy/ Physiology/Biomechanics and Fitness Studies. We learn through participation in a series of practicals. This course prepares students for University PE/Sport Science or Health based courses, Polytechnic or Adventure courses also sport industry employment. Topics covered include: Issues in Sport/ Skill Analysis of Sport/ Sport Nutrition/ Survey for Life-long Participation in Physical Activity. Students participate in a Paddleboarding course and other practical activities. There are 11 NCEA Level 3 credits available. Scholarship PE is also available in this course for interested students. 

Preferred Prior Learning

The course has a strong emphasis on understanding key Sport Science and Physical Education theory relating to Anatomy/ Physiology/Biomechanics and Fitness Studies. We learn through participation in a series of practicals. This course prepares students for University PE/Sport Science or Health based courses, Polytechnic or Adventure courses also sport industry employment. Topics covered include: Issues in Sport/ Skill Analysis of Sport/ Sport Nutrition/ Survey for Life-long Participation in Physical Activity. Students participate in a Paddleboarding course and other practical activities. Scholarship PE is also available in this course for interested students. Achievement/Unit Standard List.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
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
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 93501 v21
NZQA Info

SCHL - Health and Physical Education


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 0
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 11
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.