Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. King.
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This course is fully achievement standard based and can therefore be used as a subject for University Entrance.
The content of the course is approximately 40% practical and 60% classroom based using a variety of teaching methods.
Time beyond the classroom will be required for trips and field work practicals. Activities completed will be drawn from rock climbing, badminton, examining trends in physical activity in New Zealand; and devising strategies to stay active beyond school and in later life.
Course Costs:
A course enrichment opportunity for AS91501 and AS91504 exists where students can attend a four day rock climbing trip to Wanaka which would require a payment of $400 (estimate) before commencement of the trip.
Course Overview
Term 1
Achievement Standard 3.7 + 3.4 Rock Climbing Unit (7 Credits combined)
– Learning to climb and developing skills
– Risk Management, site evaluations, RAMS forms,
– Devise safety management strategies
Term 2
Achievement Standard 3.1 Strategies for Life-Long Learning in Physical Activity (4 Credits) then:
Achievement Standard 3.3 (and 3.4) Badminton context (4-7 Credits)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme in Badminton.
- Biophysical principles, functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, sport psychology
- Socio-cultural factors, S.P.E.E.E.C.H influences
Term 3
Achievement Standard 3.3 (and 3.4) Badminton context (4-7 Credits) continued.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme in Badminton.
- Biophysical principles, functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, sport psychology
- Socio-cultural factors, S.P.E.E.E.C.H influences
then:
Achievement Standard 3.5 Physical Trends and Issues (4 Credits)
- Examine a current physical activity, trend, issue and its impact on New Zealand Society
- Questioning and challenging assumptions around physical activity and its impacts
Term 4
Achievement Standard 3.5 Physical Trends and Issues (4 Credits) continued
- Examine a current physical activity, trend, issue and its impact on New Zealand Society
- Questioning and challenging assumptions around physical activity and its impacts
Recommended Prior Learning
Ideally, students can enter this course if they compeleted Level Two Physical Education, but this is not essential.
In addition, a strong performance in a Year 12 Science subject would be beneficial, and a genuine interest in sport and physical activity accompanied with a good level of fitness would be expected.
Equipment/Stationery
Devices are not essential but highly recommended - please refer to the school specification requirements for a preferred device.
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.
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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.
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