Level 2 Sports Science 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Kathy Giles.
This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills related to physical activity. Students will study theoretical and practical aspects of physical education related to: personal performance; knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics; group dynamics; safety management; principles and methods of training. The contexts used to assist learning in this course are: white water rafting; volleyball; off-road running; ki orahi.
View Level 2 Sport Science video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Physical Education, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Physical Education.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost: $65
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Subject Endorsement.
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NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond