Level 2 Sports Science and Physical Education (2SPC)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Dickson.
This course allows students to develop and apply the concepts of training and relevant scientific knowledge to help them understand the concepts of skill development. The course topics and practicals allow students to work together to examine and implement physical activity programmes. Practicals involve: Uni cycling, Combined Activity (Mountain Biking, Climbing Wall and School Based Sport), Sport Skill Analysis, Fitness Games and Adventure Based Learning. Students gain a very good knowledge of Anatomy, Biomechanics and Training/Fitness concepts. This is a theoretical and practical course. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity
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Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
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SCHL - Health and Physical Education