Year 9 Sports Institute
9SPOR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hall.
Recommended Prior LearningThis is an application-only option. The link to the digital application form can be accessed through Kaiarahi or members of the PE Department.
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
This is a course with an application process. Please collect an application form from the PE office.
Learning Areas:
PE, Health and Outdoor Education
Pathway
This is a course with an application process. Please collect an application form from the PE office.
Career PathwaysAcupuncturist, 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 Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$5 Unit Booklets, Activity fee
Whangaparaoa College PE uniform