L2SPS

Sports Science Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Morath.

This course introduces the underlying theory relative to the prescription of fitness and health based programmes. It includes four recreational activities and assesses the development of initiative, cooperation and leadership qualities.

Prerequisites

Academic requirements: 12 credits from Level 1 Sports Science,

OR if you haven’t done Level 1 PED, 80 credits at Level 1 including Level One literacy. 

Other requirements:  Students must wear the correct Liston College PE uniform (House shirt) during practical lessons. An interest in physical activity, sport and a desire to learn and improve themselves is essential. 

Aims

Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience to:

  • Participate in a variety of physical activities and sports
  • Develop leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Understand basic body functions, including physiology, biomechanics and anatomy and how they influence performance in physical activity
  • Examine skill-learning principles and psychological skills in relation to improving at a physical activity
  • Plan, apply and review leadership strategies in a group or team physical activity

Course Content

Physical Education at Liston College is a broad subject area that includes topics and assessments from measures of performance, learning about functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, to learning about leadership strategies and designing exercise programmes. Unlike an increasing number of Physical Education courses in different Secondary Schools in New Zealand, we are very conscious of the amount of time students spend sitting down, and so work hard to design lessons that teach theory through practical. This course requires students to be proactive in their approach to application and understanding of concepts around which the subject is organised. It is an academic subject which will have a ratio of two theory and two practical lessons. 

You will also: Demonstrate performance in two contrasting physical activities; Turbo Touch, a 4km run or your own personal sport where possible.

Where does this course lead?

It will generally lead into Level 3 Sports Science and then potentially into many fields of Tertiary study or it can provide a comprehensive knowledge base for those wishing to complete a well-rounded course at Level 2 or those wishing to move into the physical activity industry. 

The course is well suited to those students who are academically able and who wish to gain endorsements in Level 2 NCEA of Merit and/or Excellence.

Contact for further inquiries

Mr Morath (HOD PE) [email protected]



Course Overview

Term 1
2.6 Leadership of Junior Students (4 credits)

In this standard students will be required to use leadership strategies within communication, behaviour management, motivation and general leadership to coach a group of Year 7 and 8 students. They will then evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies through a written report.

Term 2
2.2 Move to Improve (5 credits)

In this standard students will analyse their performance of a Basketball Free Throw (using their non-dominant hand). They will utilise their understanding of biophysical principles (biomechanics, functional anatomy, skill learning and sports psychology) to do this. This comprehensive analysis will will involve a thorough understanding of the requirements of performing the skill at a high level.

Term 3
2.3 Train to Gain (4 credits)

In this standard students will experience a range of different methods and principles of training and develop an understanding of how these need to be applied appropriately to training and physical activity. They will also be required to apply this knowledge by creating and facilitating training sessions for their peers and critically evaluate the effectiveness of these trainings.

2.8 Haka (3 credits)

Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity. The context for this will be the Liston College Haka (Tama Tu).

Term 4
2.4 Performance (4 credits)

In this standard students will be required to demonstrate specific levels of competence in either Turbo Touch or a 4km run.

Recommended Prior Learning

Achievement of: 12 Credits in either Level 1 Physical Education (Achieved in 1.1 and 1.2) or Science, is recommended, or at the discretion of the HOD.

Students are required to play sport for a Liston College team or team outside of the college if it is not offered at school.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 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. 91332 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0