Level 1 Sports Development Programme 101
SPTDV1 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.
Students may not study Physical Education 101 as well as being in Sports Performance and Development 101, because there are common standards that exist in both courses.
Sports Performance and Development – 15 credits
The level 1 Sports performance and development program is about developing highly skilled sports athletes into elite athletes by providing skill specific training and understanding their body – how it works and how it adapts to exercises.
Alongside the physical aspects in this program; we aim to foster life-long skills such as effective communication, leadership, self-management, social responsibility, problem-solving and work and study management.
Amongst this, we support students in finding and understanding their values, how it can impact their Hauora (well-being) and understanding the influences of the environment they’re growing up in.
Movement Strategies
1.1 Internal, 5 credits - Apply movement strategies in an applied setting.
Kotahitanga in Action
1.2 Internal, 5 credits - Demonstrate understanding of how Kotahitanga is promoted in movement through application of strategies. (Interpersonal skills & self-management)
Sport, the bigger picture
1.4 External, 5 credits - Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific.
Faculties:
Health & Physical Education, Sports Development
Pathway
Level 2 Sport Development Programme 201
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