Year 13 Physical Education (Level 3)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Ms T. Price.
Students will participate in a wide range of fitness and sporting activities. There is a mix of practical and theory periods. Students will demonstrate performance against national standards, examine trends and issues in sports and activities and devise strategies and programmes for their well-being. The course includes a rafting trip, a surf camp and reflection on outdoor experiences.
Students are assessed on the following topics:
Analyse issues in safety management and devise safety management strategies for experiences with rafting and surfing
Evaluate past physical activity experiences and make strategies for the lifelong involvement
Devising strategies in their training programme and appraising the results
Assessment in the practical performance of badminton or the students' sport of choice when they complete the badminton unit
Analyse a physical skill using the knowledge of biomechanics
Subject Overview
Term 1
Prepare for outdoor activities : rafting and surf camp.
Assessment on issues with care and safety management strategies. Begin unit on investigating personal physical activity experiences and influences on participation
Term 2
Complete unit on strategies for lifelong well-being.
Students will participate in a training programme to improve a specific area of their fitness and evaluate the success of the programme at the completion.
Term 3
Students will be assessed in the practical performance of badminton or another physical activity.
Students will also be given the option to analyse badminton skills using biomechanics
Prerequisites
It is helpful, but not necessary to have completed the Level 2 Physical Education course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$240 for rafting and surf camp
$30 for gym sessions/instructors
Pathway
A physical education student is useful for any career / occupation that involves good interpersonal skills in the fields of education, exercise and sport science, management, and leadership. Some examples are physiotherapy, teaching, sports medicine, sports journalism, personal trainer, sport and exercise physiologist and careers in the armed forces.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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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: 18
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.
Possible Careers
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Police Officer, Army Officer, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Counsellor, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Diver, Corrections Officer, Dietitian, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Professional Sportsperson, Health and Safety Inspector, Health Promoter, Navy Officer, Physiotherapist, Probation Officer, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,