Level 2 Sport Development Programme
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Short.
The Sports Performance and Development Programme course is offered to high-performing student-athletes at Massey High School. The programme offers both a practical and theoretical component. The practical sessions include top-level generic athlete coaching. The theory offers Physical Education Achievement Standards and covers a variety of relevant subjects to help high-performance athletes at each level.
(Students may not study Physical Education 2 as well as being in Sports Performance and Development Programme 2, because there are common standards that exist in both courses.)
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are invited to fill out an application form on-line. The student should have the potential to represent the school at Premier level.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Must have a device. NOTE: Students should also select an alternative on their option forms as a back-up in case they are not selected for the Sports Academy.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity