8PED

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.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

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. 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
A.S. 91789 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.