Level 2 Sports Studies: - Hākinakina (SPO202)
SPO202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss F. Trappitt.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
A reasonable level of fitness and a real interest in sport, fitness and movement.
The activities in this course the students will participate in a variety of sports and activities. The course will also cover Nutrition, First Aid and Personal Fitness. The course includes practical and theory sessions covering anatomy, physiology, coaching, leadership and concepts of fitness and training methods. This course is Unit Standard based.
In Level 2 Sport Studies you will be exposed to a wide variety of sport and physical learning experiences. They learn the basics of anatomy and biomechanics as a foundation for knowledge about physical movement. You will gain beginner skills in an unfamiliar sport then have the opportunity to apply these skills to a coaching environment.
You learn about how to be a coach and how to create a learning experience centered around the needs of the participants. In this course, you have the opportunity to participate in a variety of physical activities and will learn about the risk management strategies that are involved when planning and completing a challenging outdoor activity.
A unit standard course option provides those who are enthusiastic about sport and physical activity with an element of theory to go alongside the practical nature of the course. It encourages you to remain involved in sport and physical activity which is becoming increasingly important as involvement in regular physical activity among young people declines.
Students can select both Level 2 Sport Studies, Outdoor Education and Physical Activity but must understand there is some overlap in the standards assessed.
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S 2.4 Perform a Physical Activity in an applied setting.
Participate in the exciting and fun Tough Guy and Tough Gal Challenge and reflect on your training programme to create an evaluation that relates to your assessment.
Term 2
US 21414 Plan and run a recreation activity.
US 3492 Write a short report.
Planning and implementing a fun and interactive gymnastics based day with young students from St Peters and Paul.
Term 3
A.S 2.7 Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity.
Off to Mt Ruapehu! Try your skills at skiing or snowboarding, have fun in the snow while learning about how to reduce the risk factors to this awesome sport.
Term 4
US 22768 Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session. 4 credits
With the skills and knowledge you will gain from participating in ki o rahi you will create and run a fun and engaging ki o rahi session with our SHC junior students and students at St Peters an Pauls.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 Sports Studies - Te Kaiārahi Tākaro (SPO303)
Teacher. Coach (various sports). Personal Trainer. Gym Instructor. Police. Fire service. Ambulance Service. Military. Dance Teacher. Outdoor Instructor (various activities). Fitness Advisor. Team Trainer. Sports Scientist. Occupational Health Officer. Exercise Science Consultant. Lecturer. Programme Developer. Researcher. Sports Activity Coordinator. Exercise Rehabilitation. Physiotherapist. Performance Analyst. Event Manager. Sports Development Manager. Sports Journalist. Reporter. Media Support. Communications Officer. Media Liaison.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1 x 1B5 and/or A4 lined refill, PE gear (school PE gear, ports shoes. Ski Trip to Whakapapa costs tbc, Tough Guy Tough Gal Challenge trip costs tbc.