12SPO

Year 12 Sports Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Watson.

This is an Achievement Standard course including both theory and practical work. This is a step up from the Year 11 course and requires students to apply knowledge and understanding in order to examine sporting movement. Over the course of the year students will engage and participate in multiple different sporting contexts.  The highlight of the year is always the Mt Ruapehu Snow trip where they spend 3 days down on the mountain.

Students will participate in these activities and produce written reports about the body’s responses and the interrelationship between biophysical principles. Topics include biomechanical and skill analysis, methods & principles of training, risk management and the demonstration of socially responsible behaviour.

While it is an advantage to have completed Y11 Sport Science it is not an essential requirement.  

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

To enhance the student experience in the Risk Management standard, we offer an option to complete this on a snow camp in Term 3. The costs below are based on 2021 figures and may be reviewed based on external provider costs.

Description Type Value
Snow trip to Whakapapa - Base Cost Optional $200.00
Snow Trip to Whakapapa - Lesson/Gear Hire if needed Optional $175.00
$375.00

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

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
5
5
5
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. 91333 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
3
3
3
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

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.