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, social skills, and a sense of how they can contribute to the physial activity needs of their community
To acquire and develop physical skills and understand factors that influence skill acquisition
To encourage a respect for the environment by emphasising safe practice, cultural awareness 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 — Range of opportunities
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 (selected from the opportunities below)

This subject has links with

Biology

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

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

91500 3.3 4 Credit Internal Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme

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

91503 3.6 5 Credit Internal Evaluate Health promotion in order to influence the participation of others

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

91505 3.8 4 Credit Internal Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts

91789 3.9 4 Credit Internal Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome

Course contribution: $940 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

7 day Expedition.