Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 Physical Education - Sports Science

Course Description

In the Year 11 Sports Science course, students develop an in-depth understanding of what influences the body during movement. This includes biomechanical and physiological functioning. Students will learn about the science behind how their body moves/functions in physical settings and how to be more effective in their sport. How an athlete becomes a better performer in their chosen sport/interest. This course is classroom based.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Developing a growth mindset.	Biophysical aspects that influence movement e.g. anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, skill acquisition, nutrition.
Collaboration.	Socio-cultural aspects that influence movement e.g. whanau, hapu or iwi, accessibility, gender, racism and media.
Analysis of body movements and functions.	Te Ao Māori aspects that influence movement e.g. ways creation narratives, pūrākau, and values inform tikanga and participation in movement, the body and tapu, connection between movement and te taiao.
Critical thinking.	Students will explore sports science data, testing and analysis, injuries, technology and training methods.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 11, Physical Education

Resources Required

Book, PE gear