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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Sport Science Foundation 2 Sport Science is a rapidly expanding field which encompasses physiological, psychological and skill acquisition components when planning and analysing human performance. Sport Science Foundation Level 2 bridges the gap between actively playing sport and the theory focus of Sport Science Level 3 by integrating elements of both.
What will I learn from this course? •
about factors that influence individual and community participation in sport
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the positive benefits of participation and involvement in physical activity
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key elements around maintaining a level of fitness to support an active lifestyle
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relevant rules, regulations and sport safety considerations
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some of the key knowledge and skills used in coaching, officiating and administrative roles
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about body systems and how they contribute during sports performance
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how sport is valued and contributes to society
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compass and GPS.
Pathways 1.
Sport Science 3
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VET qualifications such as: Certificate II in Community Activities; Certificate II in Aquatics and Community Recreation; and Certificate III in Fitness
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a career or further study in the sport industry, careers in sport, sports administration, fitness and community recreation areas.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2024
Sport Science 3 This course balances a theoretical focus with a range of applied experiences designed to allow learners to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of issues related to the training and performance of athletes of all ages and levels. The course integrates science, literacy and numeracy concepts. Learners are encouraged to undertake highorder thinking and are challenged to consider the complex cross-discipline links between core areas of study in addition to completing scientific investigative studies.
What will I learn from this course? • about the three main disciplines that contribute to current sport science practice; sport psychology including goal setting, motivation, stress and anxiety and visualisation, exercise physiology, energy systems, recovery, training programs (and their effects), skill acquisition with regard to motor skills, information processing, feedback and movement analysis • how various factors influence and contribute to sports performance and why certain approaches are widely used • about ways athletes learn sports skills and the implications for coaching and practice • how different training types are designed to target responses in athletes • ways to examine human systems and function during exercise, and how physical activity impacts health • how the inter-relationships and connections between physiology, skill acquisition and sports psychology can impact on performance.
Pathways 1.
vocational and/or tertiary study including health and allied health careers, health and physical education, exercise science, education, health science, physiotherapy, personal training, coaching and other sport-related careers
