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Physical Education
Level 1 Physical Education
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None
CONTENT
- Sports science: basic anatomy and
exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
- Sport education and development of
interpersonal skills through volleyball and
hip hop.
- Participation in physical activities and
factors that influence participation. eg.
korfball, speedminton, handball, lacrose
- Participate in practical activities: aquathon
and football.
- Safety in outdoor education activities eg.
ropes course, skateboarding.
HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED
A combination of theory and practical
assessments working towards achievement
standards, all of which are internally assessed
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Up to 20 credits in NCEA Level 1
WHAT WILL IT COST
Physical Education workbook approximately
$8
Activities $75 - this includes costs for transport
and pool entry and offsite practical activities.
NEXT STEP
NCEA Level 2 PEA Physical Education
NCEA Level 2 PERL Physical Education
WHO TO SEE
Miss S Southen
Miss M Shea
Mrs Martin
Level 2 Physical Education
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory results in NCEA Level 1 Physical
Education and with HOD approval.
CONTENT
- Understand the biomechanics of learning
a skill
- Plan and implement a training programme
and reflect on biophysical principles that
relate to exercise.
- Perform a physical activity in an applied
setting e.g. tennis and turbo touch
- Investigate a sporting festival or event’s
impact on self, others and society.
- Investigate and apply leadership
strategies on camp
- First aid – unit standards
HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED
A combination of theory and practical
assessments working towards achievement
standards, all of which are internally assessed
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Up to approximately 21 credits in
NCEA Level 2.
WHAT WILL IT COST
Camp $200 (approximately)
Activities $75
Workbook $40
NEXT STEP
Level 3 Physical Education
Tertiary study
WHO TO SEE
Mrs R Parkin