NCEA L3 Basketball Academy
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. McMurtrie.
This is a multi-level course suited to students who are passionate about sport, specifically, Basketball. All of the learning taking place during the year will be in a Basketball context. We plan to complete units of work based around Basketball skills, both physical and tactical, event management, Basketball refereeing, Basketball coaching and Basketball fitness. The course will be a mix of practical and class based work with the motivation to keep things as hands on and practical as possible.
What a particular week in this course may look like is, two sessions based on developing the physical and tactical skills associated with Basketball, effectively, Basketball training sessions. One session based specifically on the fitness required for Basketball and one class based session working through whatever unit we are currently working on, event management etc
The vision for this course is to offer learning in a context the students are passionate about, in turn, increasing their overall motivation to be at school. As well as the obvious benefits of students being more engaged. The second motivation is to develop the game of Basketball further at the school in order to start being more competitive against some of the major Basketball schools in the country. Basketball is a growing sport in New Zealand and we want to take the opportunity to jump on that train. This year we currently have 25 school teams involving around 230 students.
Students who select this course will need to go through an application process in order for us to select students we feel will gain the most out of this course and spots are limited. If you have any questions or need further information on this course then please see me at school or e-mail me on [email protected].nz
Course Overview
Term 1
-Intro's and team building. For the course to be successful we need to come together as a group and work together, knowing each others strengths and weaknesses in order to get the best out of all of us.
-Basketball Skill development (Basketball training's)
-Basketball specific fitness, getting ready for the season ahead.
Term 2
-Basketball Skill development (Basketball training's)
-Basketball specific fitness
-Sports/event management, helping run the College Friday night League.
-Refereeing
Term 3
-Basketball Skill development (Basketball training's)
-Basketball specific fitness
-Basketball coaching of younger athletes
Term 4
-Basketball Skill development (Basketball training's)
-Basketball specific fitness
-Finishing off paper work
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior learning is required to apply for this course although a passion for Basketball is required.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There may be a small monetary contribution needed in order to purchase some uniform specific to the Basketball Academy class.
Pathway
For students wanting to possibly pursue a career in the sport industry as a player, coach, sports manager, event planner etc
Assessment Information
Assessment will be a range of online student workbooks, reflections, assignments and practical demonstration of skills.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Review personal performance as an official of a sports event
NZQA Info
Develop and implement an exercise plan for personal physical fitness
NZQA Info
Coach beginner-level participants through skill development activities for a selected sport
NZQA Info
Review coaching of beginner-level participants through skill development activities for a selected sport
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Pathway Tags
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Aeroplane Pilot, Paramedic, Heavy Truck Driver, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Psychologist, Mine/Quarry Manager, Industrial Designer, Concrete Worker, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner,