302SLE

Level 3 Sports Leadership

Course Description

This course follows the NCEA Level 3 guidelines. This course follows on from the learning in Levels 1 and 2. This is not a university-approved subject. This course will prepare students to take further study at MIT, UNITEC, AUT or NZIS, in the fields of Personal Trainer, Coaching, Leadership programs, Events Manager, Sports Coordinator, PE teacher, Outdoor Instructor, Physiotherapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist. Careers in the services would also be helped by taking this course.

Specific skills learned 

Goal setting, effective communication, leadership growth, interpersonal skills, analysing data, problem solving, Managing self & others, critical reflection.  

How to successfully plan, implement & evaluate a coaching session for beginners, what does a plan need to have.

Get feedback on your performance as a coach from your peers, what do you do well, what do you need to improve?

Compare your performance to  national standards in a variety of sports. 

Learn how to assess, give treatment, and manage sport injuries in a range of sporting injuries. 

Select appropriate weight training exercises to improve muscle groups. Demonstrate the correct technique when doing these exercises and explore a range of stretch techniques to improve movement. 

Course Overview

Semester 1
Set personal goals to develop confidence to lead a group, plan and implement a coaching session for beginners. Participate in a range of individual or team activities and measure your performnce against a national standard.

Semester 2
Explore and experience a range of exercise techniques, cardiovascular, strength, power,flexibility, learn about muscle groups and movements to improve physically and practice good stretch techinques. Sport injuries involve the assessment, treatment and management of a variety of injuries sustained in a physical activity.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 credits from Sport Leadership Level 2 would be beneficial or a keen attitude to be involved in indoor & outdoor activities. 

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

High participation level in practical sessions.
Meet the unit standard assessment criteria for each standard.
Relevant personal reflections.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20673 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22768 v3
NZQA Info
Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22771 v3
NZQA Info
Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30933 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate exercise and stretching techniques
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.