Level 2 Sport Development Programme

Level 2 Sports Performance and Development – Course Overview

The Sports Performance and Development Programme is designed for high-performing student-athletes at Massey High School who are committed to excelling both in sport and in their academic understanding of physical performance. The programme combines both practical and theoretical components to support the holistic development of elite athletes.

Practical Component

Students participate in high-level, sport-specific coaching sessions aimed at enhancing athletic performance. These sessions focus on skill refinement, conditioning, and applying tactical knowledge in competitive settings.

Theoretical Component

The theoretical aspect includes NCEA Physical Education Achievement Standards and focuses on key topics relevant to high-performance sport. These include leadership in sport, social responsibility, risk management in outdoor environments, and the significance of physical activity in the lives of young people. Together, these elements aim to build well-rounded, self-aware athletes with strong communication, leadership, and reflective skills.

Please note: Students enrolled in Sports Performance and Development Level 2 may not concurrently take Level 2 Physical Education, as several assessment standards are shared between the two courses.

Learning Outcomes – NCEA Level 2 Sports Performance and Development

Students in this programme will:

• Develop and apply leadership skills in a sports setting

• Analyse and implement risk management strategies during outdoor and adventure activities

• Demonstrate personal and social responsibility within team and training environments

• Critically examine the role of physical activity in youth development

• Perform at a high level in a selected sport, applying technical, tactical, and mental performance strategies

Assessment Overview – 17 Credits

• Leadership in Sport – Athletics Focus

AS 91332 (2.6) – Internal – 4 Credits
Title: Evaluate leadership strategies applied in physical activity
Focus: Develop and apply leadership roles within an athletics context.

• Risk Management – Outdoor Education

AS 91333 (2.7) – Internal – 3 Credits
Title: Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Focus: Application of safety and risk assessment strategies during white-water rafting or similar outdoor activities.

• Social Responsibility

AS 91334 (2.8) – Internal – 3 Credits
Title: Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
Focus: Engage in team-based activities, demonstrating cooperation, respect, and inclusiveness.

• Role of Physical Activity in Youth

AS 91327 (2.1) – Internal – 3 Credits
Title: Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand
Focus: Investigate the physical, mental, and social benefits of physical activity for youth.

• Performance in Sport – Turbo Touch

AS 91330 (2.4) – Internal – 4 Credits
Title: Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Focus: Demonstrate high-level performance, decision-making, and tactical execution in Turbo Touch.