13PES

Level 3 - Physical Education Studies

Course Description

The course is designed to enhance your understanding of the scientific and sociological basis of sport and physical education, including:

  • Evaluating physical activity experiences to date and devise strategies for continued physical activity once students leave school
  • Experiencing practical experiences in physical conditioning — training for individual sport
  • Participating in Tough Guy/Gal event, ultimate frisbee and track cycling and be graded against nationally developed standards
  • Examining a current issue or trend and its impact on New Zealand society, e.g. concussion rates, F45 training, gender pay equity
  • Evaluating the use of a health promotion process 
  • Understand recreation and physical activity in communities
  • Learn exercise and coaching techniques
  • Plan activities for self and others

Pre-requisites

NCEA Level 2 physical education would be an advantage. Discussion with the Head of Faculty: physical education and health will take place for students who did not take Level 2 physical education studies.

Course Specific Costs

$85 - resource booklets, leadership activities and entry to Tough Guy/Gal event

Pathway

Students who have successfully completed this course will be more aware of the human body, gained leadership skills, developed research skills and participated in a range of physical activities. A beneficial course for students wishing to go on to tertiary study, or work in the areas of physical education, outdoor education, sport leisure and recreation and physiotherapy.

Assessment Information

The course is totally internally assessed using achievement-based methods including: examinations and assignments such as laboratory investigations, research assignments, essay skill assessment, problem solving and practical activities.

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.

Total Credits Available: 32
Internal Assessed Credits: 32
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20673 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22771 v3
NZQA Info

Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91498 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91500 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91502 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91503 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.6 - Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 32
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.