The course has practical and theoretical elements; it involves a lot of independent work.

• Designing, implementing and reviewing a personal training programme, multi sports performance.

• Research of a physical activity issue, critical thinking.

• Taking action to influence other people’s physical activity.

• Anatomy, biomechanics, motor skill learning, skill appraisal, practical performance.

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.

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

A guideline is achieved or higher in Level Two Physical Education  It is possible, but difficult, to enrol in Level Three Physical Education without having taken Level One and Level Two Physical Education. Students in this situation should speak to Ms Chatterton.

$30 (approximate) to cover course costs such as entry to the swimming pool, multi-sports event, professional coaching, commercial gym visits etc.