Level 3 Sports Leadership
302SLE Course Description Recommended Prior Learning10 credits from Sport Leadership Level 2 would be beneficial or a keen attitude to be involved in indoor & outdoor activities.
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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
High participation level in practical sessions.
Meet the unit standard assessment criteria for each standard.
Relevant personal reflections.
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