11 Performance Rugby
11PFR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Andrew Scaife.
PrerequisitesStudents apply to the Director of Rugby with a Pathway through the Year 9 and 10 Rugby Academy (10RU1).
And gain merit grades in:
- Personal/social responsibility.
- Interpersonal skills in action.
Alongside a minimum of achieved grades in:
- Application of movement skills.
- Human body knowledge.
All the above are completed in 10PE1.
Students will attend 11PFR 4 hours per week. The lessons will consist of both practical and classroom based learning where they will be introduced to concepts to help understand:
- How movement is integral to hauora.
- How participation in movement enriches our lives.
- How we develop diverse capabilities through movement.
- There are diverse ways of understanding movement contexts and the moving body.
These concepts will be taught through the following units of work in a Rugby context:
- Application of movement strategies in an applied setting.
- Biophysical impacts on performance - This involves investigating human anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology.
- Socio-cultural impacts on participation unique to NZ Aotearoa - This involves students exploring a range of physical activities and investigating the various impacts of society on their participation levels and choices.
- Applying strategies to demonstrate kotahitanga through a variety of class selected contexts - students will have the opportunity to demonstrate interpersonal skills contributing to kotahitanga (unity).
This course is run alongside the 11 Performance course, however where possible a rugby context will be used. Students should be aware this is an academic course and involves classroom and practical work.
Faculties:
Pathway
12 Performance Physical Ed. 1, 12 Sports Leadership 3
Career Pathways Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*11PFR* - Supplementary costs: Approx $45