PHYSICAL EDUCATION 31F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Carson, Mrs N. Marshall.
This course leads on from PED21F and deepens the student's Physical Education knowledge as it relates to movement, sport, and society. Students apply this knowledge (theoretically and practically) in the following topics:
1. Safety Management - analyse issues, discuss safety management practices and participate in a sea kayaking experience to the Marlborough Sounds.
2. Crossfit Training Programme - evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme.
3. Lifelong Wellbeing - evaluate physical activity experiences and devise strategies for continued participation in physical activity.
4. Practical Assessment - produce a quality performance in a 5km run, 400m swim, or Ultimate Frisbee.
OPTIONAL
1. Sociology in Sport - examine an event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society.
2. Analysis of Ultimate Frisbee Skills - perform the skills, identify anatomy and biomechanics involved in improving performance, analyse the role of biomechanics in performance.
This is a University Entrance approved subject. Through this course, you will develop written skills in critical discussion, analysis, and evaluation as well as developing your interpersonal skills.
Assessment
All assessments are Achievement Standards and internally assessed. A device is required if the student wishes to complete these assessments electronically.
Future Possibilities
This course will prepare students for future academic and vocational opportunities in the Physical Education, sport, recreation, and fitness industries. Examples include Physical Education, Sport Coaching or Sport Science degrees (Otago, Canterbury, Waikato, Massey, AUT), Gym Instruction course at Ara or NZ Institute of Sport, work in the fitness/recreation industry, and continued personal development in the areas studied.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in PED21F an advantage but not essential.
14 credits in Level 2 English and 14 credits in Level 2 Science an advantage but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Should the student opt to go on the Sea Kayaking Trip to the Marlborough Sounds the cost is approximately $320 plus food
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 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
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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
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.