11PED

AS1.1 Student Video Example 2025.mp4

YEAR 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

If you love learning through movement then this is the course for you. 11PED is practically based through individual and team games and sports. There are theory sessions to support learning. All assessments combine written and practical work.

Key themes in this course include the application of the below factors and how they influence performance:

Skill and game strategy analysis
Interpersonal skills and sports psychology
Biophysical principles such as anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology
Socio-cultural factors such as access to resources, cost, enjoyment etc.
Te ao māori such as māori creation stories, tikanga etc.

Key movement contexts include:

Handball
Volleyball
Basketball
Skiing/Snowboarding (not compulsory)
Plus many more

course outline

Apply movement strategies in an applied setting (internal, 5 credits)
Demonstrate understanding of how teamwork is promoted through application of strategies (internal, 5 credits)
Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in New Zealand (external, 5 credits)

Note: It is possible for a student to enrol in Year 11 Physical Education and not participate in the Term Three Snow Program. An alternative program will be arranged for these students based back at school.

Where does it lead?

Level Two Physical Education, Level Two Outdoor Education and/or Level 2 Health Studies.

Tertiary study in Health Sciences, Physical Education, Leisure Studies, Sports Industry, Fitness Industry. Career opportunities include physical activity and health promoters, green prescription, health and fitness professionals, sport coaching, prescribing exercise in healthy and sedentary populations, physical education teaching, working with Māori communities, wellness facilitators, and leadership roles.

possible careers

Studying Physical Education can lead to a wide array of career opportunities. Some potential paths include:

Physical Education Teacher
Sports Coach or Trainer
Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist
Recreational Therapist
Athletic Director
Sports Psychologist
Nutritionist or Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist
Sports Management Professional

course costs

There is a cost associated with the Term Three Snow Programme. The cost covers all instruction, equipment and transport - approximately $259 for a Cardrona season pass, $500 for eight three hour lessons and $200 for transport. Some students may also require season gear hire at $10 per day.

The snow-sports cost must be paid in full by the end of Term 2. There are no course costs for students not participating in the Snow Programme.

Assessment

INTERNAL CREDITS

EXTERNAL CREDITS

UE WRITING

n/a

UE READING

n/a

pre-requisites

Students should have an active interest in physical activity and sport.

Students must be prepared to complete both theory and practical work at approximately 50:50 ratio.

When assessments are due in the week prior, this will increase to theory and practical work at approximately 75:25 ratio.

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