NCEA Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth.
Students will critically evaluate societal, economic, environment, cultural and historical influences on their physical activity experiences to date. They will participate in a training programme in preparation for the 6km off road tough guy and gal running event and then evaluate the effectiveness of this performance improvement program. They will also critical analyse an event, trend or issue in sport impacting society.
Students who take this course may part-take in coaching at a local primary school, participate in the secondary school Tough Guy & Gal challenge, access local faculties such as counties fitness classes, community boxing and hot yoga classes.
In physical education the focus is on movement and the aim is to encourage students to engage in movement experiences that promote and support the development of physical and social skills. It fosters critical thinking and action and enables students to understand the role and significance of physical activity for individuals and society.
Students taking this course need to understand that it is a preparatory course for University. Students need to be interested in the theory behind physical activity as this course is more theoretical than practical.
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigate physical activity experiences to date. Experience a range of child hood physical activities and analyse the factors that influenced your physical activity experiences to date.
Term 2
Training time for tough guy and gal event (off road obstacle running event)
Term 3
Investigate an event, trend or issue affecting New Zealand Society
Evaluating leadership style through coaching
Recommended Prior Learning
It is highly recommended that students have passed Level 2 Physical Education
Assessment Information
The course is all internal assessments.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Massage Therapist, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Secondary School Teacher,