Thames High School Thames High School

Year 10 Sport Studies

10SPT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Slee.

Sports Studies is aimed at students interested in furthering the interest and knowledge of what makes a successful sports person and team. Students will have two practical lessons and one theory lesson a week. Practical lessons will be aimed at improving fitness levels and sporting skills as well as competing in weekly sports challenges. Theory lessons will be aimed at preparing students for NCEA Physical Education with key topics like, Methods and Principles of Training, Exercise Physiology and Sports Psychology being covered. 

Learning Areas:

Physical Education


Career Pathways

Paramedic, Medical Physicist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Chiropractor, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Youth Worker



			


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate
staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.