Level 1 Sports Development Programme

Level 1 Sports Performance and Development – Course Overview

Level 1 Sports Performance and Development is designed for students with a passion for sport and a desire to enhance their athletic performance. This course focuses on developing students into high-performing athletes by providing sport-specific training and fostering a deeper understanding of how the body functions and adapts to exercise.

In addition to physical training, students will build key life skills such as leadership, effective communication, self-management, social responsibility, and problem-solving. The programme also supports students in exploring their personal values, understanding how these impact their hauora (well-being), and critically examining the environmental and social influences that shape their lives.

This holistic approach encourages students to grow not only as athletes, but also as resilient, reflective individuals capable of managing their own development in sport, study, and life.

Curriculum Statement

Aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC, 2007):

“In Physical Education, students learn through movement in a wide range of contexts. They develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes that enhance well-being and promote lifelong participation in physical activity. Through these experiences, they gain a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the significance of physical activity in society.”

At Massey High School, this course integrates the core concepts of hauora, kotahitanga, self-development, and physical literacy to promote both personal and athletic growth.

Learning Outcomes – NCEA Level 1 Sports Performance and Development

Students in this course will:

• Apply movement strategies in applied sporting contexts to enhance performance and decision-making

• Demonstrate interpersonal and self-management skills through the promotion of kotahitanga (unity and collective contribution)

• Evaluate how personal movement experiences influence all four dimensions of hauora: taha tinana (physical), taha hinengaro (mental/emotional), taha wairua (spiritual), and taha whānau (social)

• Reflect on personal values and how they contribute to personal development and well-being

• Develop a foundational understanding of how the body responds and adapts to physical training

Assessment Overview – 15 Credits

• Movement Strategies

AS 90962 (1.1) – Internal – 5 Credits
Title: Apply movement strategies in an applied setting
Focus: Students demonstrate skill application and tactical understanding in sport-specific performance environments.

• Kotahitanga in Action

AS 90963 (1.2) – Internal – 5 Credits
Title: Demonstrate understanding of how kotahitanga is promoted in movement through the application of strategies
Focus: Development of interpersonal skills, leadership, and self-management in team-based activities.

• Influence of Movement on Hauora

AS 90964 (1.3) – External – 5 Credits
Title: Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal movement experiences on hauora
Focus: Students reflect on how physical activity impacts their overall well-being and personal development.