Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Hannah Tapara.
Each student will be offered the opportunity to gain up to 15 credits in a combination of practical and theory based achievement standards and students can work towards gaining UE accreditation.
The aim of this course is to develop students' abilities to analyse and critically evaluate a range of topics within Physical Education. This is achieved through a combination of theory and practical lessons. Topics that students will learn about include: risk and safety management, lifelong participation in physical activity, practical performance and anaylse issues in sport in relation to society.
Throughout the year students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of localised trips and activities which include whitewater rafting, leap, Tough Guy Tough Girl challenge and a mini sport competition with other local schools.
Pre-requisites
Students must have demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement in Level 2 Physical Education, obtaining at least 10 credits and have a history of positive participation in PE programmes. Or, students should have achieved Level 2 English or have a proven academic ability.
Entry is at the discretion of the Leader of Learning.
Equipment/Stationery/Trips
$180 - Course Costs
Pathway
Possible career pathways from this learning area include: teaching, sports management and organisation, sports coaching, sports massage, physiotherapy, personal training, fitness consultancy, recreation centres, occupational therapy, sports trainer, outdoor instructor, sports coordinator, sports science research, professional sportsperson.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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 3.4 - 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 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
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.
Disclaimer
NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.
Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.