Level 3 Sport Leadership
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Davies.
The Level 3 Sports Leadership course is made up of a large proportion of Unit Standards. Ākonga cover a range of topics including the role of a coach, event planning, teaching and coaching a sporting activity. Ākonga participate in a range of activities including Softball and other modified games. Students must be keen to work with younger students and be willing to take on leadership roles.
Lead By Doing: Team building activities and adventure based learning experiences.
Growing Coaches: Coach workshops and practical specialist sport sessions. Practical coaching sessions on-site and at primary and intermediate schools.
If you are passionate about sports coaching and human performance our course will provide you with opportunities to develop an understanding of the role of sport in society. It will focus on participating and contributing from an individual perspective as well as encompassing a community view. It will provide you with opportunities to enhance your ability to relate to others, build your teamwork and develop your leadership and coaching skills.
Students taking this course cannot enrol in the 3PESH course.
Recommended Prior Learning
There are no prerequisites for students to take Level 3 Sports Leadership & Performance.
This course will suit students who are confident in communicating and leading activities and events and students who enjoy participating in and coaching various sports
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation
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Plan and run a recreation activity
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Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomical structures and physiological responses to exercise
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Demonstrate knowledge of the human body and its movement during exercise and stretching
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Develop and implement an exercise plan for personal physical fitness
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Review coaching of beginner-level participants through skill development activities for a selected sport
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.