Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Year 9 Sports Institute

9SPOR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

To gain entry to this course learners must apply in writing. Application forms can be collected at the PE office and must be returned by the specified date.


This programme is designed to allow adolescent athletes to gain greater knowledge surrounding methods of training, functional anatomy, programme design and how to be an effective team member. Learners will experience different types of training with the aim of improving their own personal fitness. They will then compete in team competitions in a range of different sports.

The main topics/themes:

• Fitness and Fitness Components

• Fitness Tests

• Training Principles

• Training Methods

• Goal Setting

• Functional Anatomy

• Team work and relating to others


Learning Areas:

PE, Health and Outdoor Education


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Civil Engineer, Psychologist, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Professional Sportsperson, Groundsperson, Massage Therapist, Photographer, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roadmarker, Television Presenter


Course Costs and Equipment

$10 + Whangaparaoa College PE uniform


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.