Level 2 Sport Development Programme
SPD2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: R. Short.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents are invited to fill out an application form on-line. The student should have the potential to represent the school at Premier level.
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.)
Faculties:
Health & Physical Education, Sports Development
Pathway
Level 3 Sport Development Programme UE Approved
Career PathwaysDiversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Flooring Installer, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Civil Engineer, Psychologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Medical Imaging Technologist, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Professional Sportsperson, Groundsperson, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roadmarker, Television Presenter
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryMust 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.