Mangere College Mangere College

1 Sports Science

1SPO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Darragh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Full Participation in Year 10 Physical Education. 


A highly practical course which introduces students to key concepts of Sports Science such as bio-physical and social-cultural factors. Students are given the opportunities to understand, develop and implement aspects of skill improvement, training programs and personal fitness and improve their own personal performance. All our standards encourage critical thinking and challenge assumptions relating to health, fitness and sports performance concepts.                       

In this course, students will:

  • examine their improvement in a performance after practice
  • investigate the societal influences on a variety of sports issues and their impact on self and others
  • apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics through basketball, volleyball and touch rugby
  • Develop knowledge of responsible behaviour in an outdoor Education activity                                              

       

                          

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Course Overview

Term 1
During term 1, the first unit students study is around the knowledge on human anatomy and physiology. Providing students a great opportunity to explore the world of sport science and see how the body adapts to exercise, and learn about the 'science' aspect of the sporting world in which the play and learn. It will introduce some new terminology and concepts for the students to breakdown and apply to a given movement. It will reflect a 50:50 theory to practical lesson structure, as the students are encouraged to learn about the physical world in a physical setting.

Term 2
During term 2 our focus shifts more to considering how new skills are learnt and factors that affect our development in a sporting skill. By looking at a variety of different techniques to help us improve our Basketball skills students will investigate ways to improve, different training methods and consider how these helped them improve. Through a mixture of theory and practical lessons students will be encouraged to work together to improve their own skills.

Term 3
In term 3 we take a look at societal influences within the world of sport and start to unpack these. Students are encouraged to think critically around a variety of key issues including media and how sex and gender are potrayed, the commodification of sport, healthism, sports culture within schools and the body.

Term 4
During term 4 we take a trip to a challenging outdoor environment such as white water rafting or Mountianing biking and consider the appropriate behaviours and risk management involved in participating in these activities.

Learning Areas:

Physical Education & Health


Pathway

2 Sports Science, 3 Sports Science

Career Pathways

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Air Force Aviator, Sports Coach/Official, Recreation Co-ordinator, Physiotherapist, Police Officer, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Psychologist, Diver, Professional Sportsperson, Groundsperson, Massage Therapist


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Full change of gear for every practical lesson. 



Trips: At least one trip to a challenging outdoor activity such as white water rafting, mountain biking.