3SPS

Level 3 Sports Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. 'Ilaua.

For students considering a future in sport, the Level 3 Sports Studies course enables students to apply their subject knowledge to a practical context. The course draws on a number of different aspects of physical activity encouraging students to develop a greater understanding of sport and physical activity.

This course follows on from Level 2 Sports Studies and has a focus on learning about and through sport and physical activity. The course involves learning about fundamentals of personal training, fitness, injury prevention, sports performance and coaching. Whilst this is not a university approved course, successful students will gain the MIT certificate in Sports Studies at Level 3.


Who would be interested in this course?

Students who have previously succeeded in earning 10 Level 2 credits from 2SPS, PEL, PES, OED or approval from HOD.  

An active interest in participation in sport or physical activity is essential.



Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 24
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20673 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22768 v3
NZQA Info

Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22771 v3
NZQA Info

Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30933 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate exercise and stretching techniques


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0