This is an option subject.

Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston (BEE)

In this course, students will focus on movement and its contribution to the development of self and others. Students will learn through a variety of contexts including recreation, sport, fitness, and adventure, to promote and support the development of physical and social skills, foster critical thinking, and understand the significance of physical activity in our society.

COURSE COSTS

Students will require a 60-page clearfile, and 1B5 exercise book.

Students will also be expected to pay a course contribution as part of this course.  This covers the cost of offsite activities, and the amount will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 92016 v3 Physical Education 1.1 - Apply movement strategies in an applied setting

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92017 v3 Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92018 v4 Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal movement experiences on hauora

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92019 v3 Physical Education 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable