Sport and Exercise Science

The subject Sport and Exercise Science involves the holistic and systematic study of the human body which includes inter-alia the physiological, biomechanical, psychological, sociological and motor development aspects of human movement in various contexts. This includes the understanding of core concepts and their application in relevant contexts.

The subject Sport and Exercise Science develops the following competences:

• Understand and apply sport and exercise physiology as it relates to fitness, health and performance.
• Understand how nutrition relates to fitness, health and performance.
• Apply knowledge of anatomical and bio-mechanical principles to performance and injuries in exercise and sport.
• Understand the patterns of physical growth and motor development as they relate to changes in the performance capabilities of individuals of different ages, gender and disabilities.
• Understand the effects and influence of the psychosocial aspects of sport and exercise performance.
• Construct ethical considerations in relation to the challenges of the environment during exercise and performance in sport.

Grade 10 - 12