Year 13 8PED – Physical Education (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Why this course:
Level 3 Physical Education offers further depth of study in optimising personal physical performance, leadership and sociology. It is an opportunity to apply specific training methods to enhance personal performance and experience new and challenging contexts. It is a stepping stone to tertiary study in the field of physical education, health sciences, health and recreation, personal training, coaching, physiotherapy, massage therapy and any career based around the human body.
Course information:
Students will learn about:
- Leadership and providing opportunities for other students to participate in physical activity.
- Skill analysis, practice and improvement.
- Anatomy and biomechanical application.
- Personal performance improvement plans, training programmes and concepts, and exercise physiology.
- Sociology and the effects of social issues on a sporting event.
- Practical skills and knowledge, tactics and strategies.
Prerequisites
14 credits or more in 7PED, including achievement in AS 91328 and AS 91329. If prerequisites are not met, entry may be granted at the discretion of the HoLA.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.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.
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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 3.6 - Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.