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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
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Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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SCHL - Health and Physical Education
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.