301SSC

Level 3 Sports Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr Ratu.

This course follows the NCEA Level 3 guidelines and uses the knowledge gained in Levels 1 and 2. It is a university approved course. It is a highly academic course and would suit students who like to learn about physical education rather than just play sport.

Specific skills learned  

Examine an event, trend or issue and it's impact on NZ society. 

How to compare performance against national standards in a range of physical activities.

Analyse using biomechanics to improve a skill. 

Analyse saftey issues in OED

Evaluate Physical activity for life-long well-being.


Course Overview

Semester 1
Students will choose an event, trend or issue in an authentic context and examine it's impact on NZ society. eg: Polyfest, Fasting, NRL etc...
Choose a physical activity and perform a range of skills and tactics measured against a national standard and compare performance.
Analyse using biomechanics, skill aquisition, anatomy and movement to improve a skill.

Semester 2
Students will analyse a safety issue in an outdoor setting by visiting and identifying possible risks. Devise safety management strategies and evaluate its impact on society including • people (behaviour, experience, knowledge, attitude)
• environmental risks
• equipment school policies
• environmental sustainability (such as the environmental impact on conservation areas and ecosystems, application of the New Zealand Environmental Care Code, and so on)
• sociocultural factors (such as significant cultural sites for local iwi)• ethical considerations
• philosophical considerations (such as why outdoor education is an option for students)

Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits in Level 2 Sport Science/Physical Education

Playing for a school team would be beneficial and an interest in anatomy and bio-mechanical principles. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

PE gear for practical classes

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Assessment for these standards will be a structured portfolio with options to present your work from the following formats.
> Written document in digital or paper based format including images and 750 - 800 words.
> Video or audio recording of 3-4 min.
> Combination of text, images, and audio / video recordings (equivalent combination of the above)
> Written report

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

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
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

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.

Disclaimer

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