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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation
NZQA Info
Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.6 - Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity
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.