Games
In these modules students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that promote confidence and success in a range of games and sports. Students will investigate elements of movement in selected activities and aspects of team dynamics as they develop competence and positive attitudes towards participation.
As a result of studying this module, students will be able to skillfully and confidently participate in a selected game or sport. This may then lead to an increased prospect of long-term involvement in this form of physical activity
First Aid
In this module students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to assess and manage a variety of injury-related situations. Students will explore resuscitation procedures, preventive strategies, and assessment and management of first aid and of sports injuries.
As a result of studying this module students will develop confidence in responding appropriately to emergency situations.
Students may extend their study of this module through completion of a first aid qualification, research into the roles of medical staff in management and rehabilitation of injuries and in-depth analysis of the physiological response to injury and rehabilitative procedures.
Fitness
As a result of studying this module students will develop a repertoire of fitness activities in order to design, implement and evaluate their own individual fitness program. In the process they will gain benefits in their short-term and long-term health, fitness and performance. Students may undertake further detailed study in areas such as phases of competition, training periodisation, extended fitness program analysis or application of module concepts to specific groups of athletes.
Sports Administration
In this module students examine the issues influencing the administration of sport. Students examine the organisational structures and procedures of sporting organisations. They also explore the type and selection of various tournaments and investigate event management procedures. As a result, students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to design and implement a significant sports initiative.
Assessment schedule is below:
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Game Applications Semester 1 |
First Aid |
Fitness |
Half Yearly Exam |
Game Applications Semester 2 |
Sports Administration |
Yearly |
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Term |
4 – 1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2-3 |
3 |
3 |
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Date out |
Term 4 Week 6 |
Term 4 Week 6 |
Term 1 Week 2 |
Term 1 Week 6 |
Term 2 Week 1 |
Term 2 Week 6 |
Term 3 Week 1 |
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Date in |
Term 1 Week 7 |
Term 4 Week 9 |
Term 1 Week 7 |
Term 1 Week 8/9 |
Term 3 Week 3 |
Term 2 Week 9 |
Term 3 Week 4/5 |
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Weighting |
10% |
10% |
10% |
20% |
15% |
15% |
25% |