NCEA Level 2 Physical Education

Aims

  • To develop in-depth background knowledge and understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of physical education

  • To extend the range of practical experiences and personal challenge

  • To provide opportunities for personal and social development by interacting with others in challenging activities

Course Content

  • Fitness training concepts

  • Outdoor Education — Sea Kayaking, Tramping

  • Sport Performance — 10km Run and Rock Climbing

  • Anatomy and Biomechanics

  • Sociology of Sport

  • Sports Psychology and Motor Skill Learning

  • Leadership

Assessment

All assessments are internal, written and practical in nature

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 20 Achievement Standards and 3 Unit Standard credits in NCEA Level 2 selected from the 6 standards available

This subject has links with

Biology, Health, Food and Nutrition

Prior knowledge required

To have a genuine interest in both the academic and practical dimensions of physical activity and physical education

Next step

NCEA Physical Education Level 3, Senior Outdoor Education NCEA Level 2 (a half year course)