About the three main disciplines that contribute to current sport science practice;
» sport psychology including goal setting, motivation, stress and anxiety and visualisation
» exercise physiology, energy systems, recovery, training programs (and their effects)
» skill acquisition with regard to motor skills, information processing, feedback and movement analysis.
How various factors influence and contribute to sports performance and why certain approaches are widely used
About ways athletes learn sports skills and the implications for coaching and practice
How different training types are designed to target particular responses in athletes
Ways to examine human systems and function during exercise, and how physical activity impacts health
How the inter-relationships and connections between physiology, skill acquisition and sports psychology can impact on performance.
Watch and analyse footage of various sports people, identify and discuss the strategies or techniques they are using and target options to improve performance
Work with classmates to compare ways of preparing and managing athletes in intensive competitions such as local tournaments, national and international events
Work online to research and compare your findings in a small group discussion
Prepare digital presentations and/or negotiated research assignments
Learn how to use technology and equipment in practical lab work and athlete performance testing
Research scientific evidence and publications around specific sports and trends.
Is interested in balancing a theoretical focus with a range of applied experiences designed to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of issues related to the training and performance of athletes of all ages and levels
Wants to examine contemporary practice in the sport science fields
Likes high order thinking and the challenge of analysing and explaining performance by recognising, connecting and explaining complex concepts
May be interested in a professional or volunteer role in the sport or health areas.
A-E ratings on mid and end of year reports will be replaced by a 9-point visual scale
Course Overview
You have
‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with teachers) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English
SA in Sport Science Foundation 2.
TASC course
Sport Science 3
May lead to
Further vocational and/or tertiary study including: health & allied health careers; human movement; exercise science; education; health science; physiotherapy; personal training; coaching and other sport related careers.
