Year 9 CYGNET Sports Programme
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Jobe.
CYGNET is a collaboration between Sport, Physical Education and Health that provides a pathway for more able students to develop in their sport and as an athlete.
The CYGNET programme is about learning the foundation skills required in their sport, is focused on developing the whole person, and places importance on values.
Sports offered include: Hockey, Football, Netball, Rowing and other sports may be offered at the discretion of the HOD and Sports Director.
There are 3 aspects to this integrated course:
1. Code sessions allow talented students to be extended in their sport and training is received from specialist coaches (once per week).
2. Physical Education lessons are modified and tailored to meet individual sporting needs, as well as developing important interpersonal and self-management skills required to be successful in the sporting world.
3. Health and Sports Science lessons see students receive instruction in the areas of; fitness, nutrition, sports science, and core health in a positive and challenging environment and with relevance to the students as ‘athletes’.
Recommended Prior Learning
Course Material Costs
This course will cost $250 towards specialist coaching sessions.
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Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths