Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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YEAR 12—PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Status Optional
Prerequisites Completion of the optional
course in Year 11 PE is
preferable or Head of
Department approval.
Periods per week Five
Description
A full NCEA Level 2 course is offered in this
year group. It encompasses: principles and
methods of training, sociology, leadership,
motor-skill learning, anatomy, biomechanics and
performances in canoe polo and one chosen sport.
This course is recommended for those going on to
Year 13 physical education.
Programme
AS91328
Demonstrate understanding of how and why
biophysical principles relate to the learning of
physical skills. (5 credits)
AS91329
Demonstrate understanding of the application
of biophysical principles to training for physical
activity. (4 credits)
AS91330
Perform a physical activity in an applied setting.
(4 credits)
AS91331
Explain the significance for self, others and
society of a sporting event, physical activity, or
festival. (4 credits)
AS91335
Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a
physical activity event or opportunity. (3 credits)
Assessment
Assessment is done through a variety of methods
including written assignments, seminars,
practical performances and training diaries.
YEAR 13—PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Status Optional
Prerequisites At least 15 credits in Year 12 PE
(Level 2 NCEA), or Head of
Department approval.
Periods per week Five
Description
A full NCEA Level 3 course is offered in this
year group. The course is broken up into 4 main
modules that cover a variety of contexts that may
include: NFL, golf, outdoor education, triathlon,
and the globalisation of sport. There is a strong
academic focus in this course with comprehensive
studies of contemporary leadership, sociology,
biomechanics and training principles.
Programme
AS91499
Analyse a physical skill performed by self or
others. (3 credits)
AS91500
Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance
improvement programme. (4 credits)
AS91501
Demonstrate quality performance of a physical
activity in an applied setting. (4 credits)
AS91502
Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or
issue and its impact on New Zealand society.
(4 credits)
AS91505
Examine contemporary leadership principles
applied in physical activity contexts.(4 credits)
Assessment
Assessment is done through a variety of methods
including written assignments, practical
performances, video analysis, magazine articles,
presentations, and in class participation.
The Year 12 and 13 programmes are
recommended to anyone considering a career in
teaching, physiotherapy or the fitness industry.
All programmes place an appropriate emphasis
on the needs of the individual irrespective of
his physical capacity, and on the need to create
desirable attitudes through an academic
understanding of the principles involved and
through an enjoyment of the pursuit of personal
fitness and participation in physical activity.