NCEA Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston.
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 also cover outdoor safety, and environmental concerns of our oceans.
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, sociocultural 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, and personal training occur.
Travel to offsite venues such as Les Mills, Kelston Pool and West Wave are part of the course.
Some lunchtimes will be used for travel purposes, and students will start at 8.00am for some offsite activities.
A camp will also occur in conjunction with Safety in the Outdoors.
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Recommended Prior Learning
You should have completed Level 2 Physical Education or Physical Education Outdoors with at least 10 credits.
If you have not done Level 2 Physical Education you will need the approval of the Head of Department of Physical Education to gain entry to this course.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of offsite activities (including travel), as well as a course-related Outdoor Camp.
Students will also require a 60-page Clearfile, and a 1B5 exercise book.
Description | Type | Value |
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Course Contribution (approximate) | Contribution | $370.00 |
$370.00 |
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
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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
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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: 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.
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.