NCEA Level 3 Physical Education

Aims

  • To provide learning experiences that challenge and extend students’ beliefs about physical activity and its role in their lifestyle
  • To foster relationships and social skills
  • To acquire and develop physical skills and understand factors that influence skill acquisition
  • To encourage a respect for the environment by emphasising safe practice and conservation
  • To implement and evaluate a range of activities and their influence on people’s health and wellbeing

Course Content

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Outdoor Education — White water Kayaking
  • Sport Performance — White water Kayaking and Triathlon
  • Anatomy and Biomechanics
  • Sociology of Sport
  • Sports Psychology and Motor Skill Learning
  • Health Promotion

Assessment

Assessments are both practical and written. All assessments are internal.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 20 credits NCEA Level 3 Physical Education

This subject has links with

Sport Administration, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Tourism, Armed Services, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teaching

Entry requirements

Completion of NCEA Level 1 and/or Level 2 Physical Education. A genuine interest in both the academic and practical dimensions of physical activity and physical education.

Next Step

University, Polytechnic, Sports Academies, Sports Institute