SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION STUDIES
Content Endorsed Course (Non-ATAR) - 2 Units
In this course, students will learn why living a healthy and active life is so important and how to make smart, responsible choices about their own health and fitness. The course gives students a chance to develop skills in different sports and participate in fun physical activities.
This course is all about helping young people stay active and encouraging them to keep it up for life. This course suits those who wish to enter teaching, coaching, police force, ambulance, nursing and have an interest in sport based activities. This course suits students who wish to have a break from the rigour of an ATAR pathway
PRE-REQUISITES
There are NO formal pre-requisites for this course, however, students should not select it unless they are prepared to fully involve themselves in both scheduled theory and practical lessons.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Modules are assessed through practical application of skills along with an online CANVAS activities.
Modules studied in Years 11 and 12:
• First Aid and Sports Injuries
• Fitness
• Games and Sports Applications I
• Games and Sports Applications II
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Individual Games and Sports Applications
• Outdoor Recreation
• Resistance Training
• Sports Administration
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
There is no formal HSC Examination for this course.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
This is primarily an active course in which you will be participating in team-based sports such as basketball, soccer, netball, volleyball and individual sports such as squash, golf and badminton etc.
Students will visit local facilities such as squash and tennis courts, golf driving range and course along with bowling greens. Fitness instructors will also be taking specific fitness classes.
There are course contributions which cover all excursions -
• Year 11 $40.00
• Year 12 $60.00
Further information is available on the NESA website.