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Sports Science I (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

Students examine the major fitness components required to successfully perform an activity and the factors that affect them. They will learn the various training principles and training methods and how to appropriately apply to a training program that promotes improved athlete performance. Students participate in a variety of training sessions designed to improve or maintain fitness and evaluate the effectiveness of different training methods. Through this, students learn about the value that God places on looking after their physical body. Students critique the effectiveness of the implementation of training principles and methods to meet the needs of the individual. 

Aims

  • To explore the major fitness components and their importance  
  • To understand the different training principles and training methods  
  • To examine how the training principles are correctly applied to effectively improve performance 
  • To be able to analyse and evaluate individual case studies relating to effective training  
  • To create and implement a personalised physical activity program  

Topics Include

  • Fitness components 
  • Training principles 
  • Training methods 
  • Personalised physical activity programs 

Time Allocation

  • 5 periods per cycle

Prerequisites

  • None

Requirements

  • Levy cost – participation in classes at a local gym ($30)

Assessment

  • Personalised Physical Activity Case Study – 40%
  • Diary of Participation in Practical activities (including fitness components and methods) – 40%
  • Topic Tests – 20%

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27