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. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire and develop physical skills and understand factors that influence skill acquisition. To reflect on their own and others practices and engage in high level critical thinking.

Course Content

Exercise physiology
Biophysical principles
Outdoor Education - Safety management focus through Nordic Cross Country Skiing (Snow Farm)
Sport Performance — cross country and turbo touch
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 — 19 credits NCEA Level 3 Physical Education, 3 Unit Standard Credits (Nordic Skiing)

This subject has links with

Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Outdoor Education

Prior knowledge required

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, Outdoor Education

Achievement Standard

91498 3.1 4 Credit Internal Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being

91499 3.2 3 Credit Internal Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others

91501 3.4 4 Credit Internal Demonstrate quality performance in an applied setting

91502 3.5 4 Credit Internal Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society

91504 3.7 3 Credit Internal Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies

4601 Unit Standard 3 Credit Demonstrate beginner Nordic skiing skills on beginner Nordic terrain

Course contribution: $450 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

3 day Cross Country Skiing (accomodation, transport, lessons)

Ring binder or clearfile required for the year