NCEA Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
This course explores learning through movement contexts and by accepting challenges.
We will engage in movement to promote and support the development of physical and social skills; foster critical thinking, and understand the significance of physical activity in both self and wider societal development.
We will develop interpersonal skills by demonstrating positive values and attitudes.
By engaging actively with the community we will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience, knowledge and confidence in leadership roles.
Ongoing development of key concepts, including biophysical principles, skill acquisition, research, risk management in an outdoor setting, active participation and sports performance will be used for learning. Springboard and Platform diving, snorkeling, personal training occur.
Travel to offsite venues such as Les Mills and West Wave are part of the course.
Some lunchtimes will be used for travel purposes, students will start at 8.00am for some offsite activities.
Recommended Prior Learning
You will need to have completed Level 2 Physical Education of Physical Education Outdoors with at least 14 credits.
If you have not done Level 2 Physical Education you need to see the Head of Department about access to this course.
Contributions and Equipment/ Stationary - Costs are applicable for Adult students only
$120.00 towards travel and offsite venues.
60 Clear-file and 1B5 exercise book.
An Outdoor Camp to Goat Island and Poor Knights Island are a part of this course $230.00 TBC.
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
Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
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Costs may change and credits will differ!
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