Level 2 Physical Education and Sports Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McAllister.
This theoretical and practical course provides background knowledge for all aspects of health and physical wellbeing. During this course, students develop an understanding of the different biophysical aspects and apply this to a motor skill. Students will examine a significant sporting event and explore its impact on self, others, and society. Students will have an opportunity to improve their physical performance skills while also planning an event for the benefit of the wider school.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Within the four hours per week there are at least two hours of classroom theory covering the following topics:
• Relate Biophysical principles to the learning of physical skills (Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Motor skill learning, Sports psychology)
• Examine societal influences of a sporting event/festival
• Demonstrate social responsibility in physical activity
• Plan a sporting event/opportunity
• Learning and performing the practical skills of a chosen sport
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students must have earned a minimum of 10 credits from the L1 Physical Education & Sports Science course.
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.
External
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Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.