High Performance Sports

The aim of this course is to improve player performance by building an environment “off the field” which enhances players’ “on-field” performance. The course will use sport as a context to develop life skills for success.

(Specifically the intention is for the students involved to further develop self-discipline, team work, individual responsibility, having exposure to competitive situations, making appropriate lifestyle choices, and to enhance their levels of personal fitness)

• Students at NCEA Level 1 have access to 22 credits from achievement standards 
• Students at NCEA Level 2 have access to 16 credits from achievement standards

The high performance programme will focus on:

• Fitness training
• Strength and conditioning training
• Nutrition and life-style
• Game sense and mental skills development
• Leadership development and training
• Video analysis and player assessment
• Position specific training and skills development delivered by staff or external resource coaches
• Study skills
• Mentoring of students accepted into the programme  

The motivational characteristics the programme requires focus on the demonstration of strong intrinsic motivation, high levels of commitment, a willingness to take on instruction; and a well-developed work ethic.