Sports Science A – Coaching, Biomechanics & Sports Psychology
Domain: Health and Physical Education (HPE) Timetable: Trimester 1, 2 or 3 Length of Course: 1Trimester
Course Information
Are you somebody who is interested in the world of health and fitness? Do you see yourself as somebody who wants to work in the Personal Training sector? Do you see yourself studying Sports Science at a university level? Sports Science A will delve into the world of Sports Science and look at how it impacts upon both athletes and the everyday individual. Through both practical and theoretical components of this course we will look at how the body works and what is required for the body and brain to work at its best in a physical capacity.
The course will explore rich content including:
Developing physical skills and tactics (Volleyball)
Motor learning and coaching
Biomechanics
Sport psychology
This will include learning about different methods of skill analysis and how this is applied to improve the performance of athletes. You will also look at different mental skill techniques that athletes use to obtain optimal performance.
Pathway Information
College
Tertiary
Workforce
This course is further complimented by:
Physical Education Studies (ATAR)
Physical Education Studies (General)
Students undertaking this course may wish to consider tertiary studies in:
Exercise and Sport Science
Physiotherapy
Biology
This course suits direct workforce entry into the following: