L3PED

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 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. 91504 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.