13PED

Level 3 Physical Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. King.

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
Critical Thinking Unit then:
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) Futsal or Badminton context (4-7 Credits)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme in Futsal or Badminton.
- Biophysical principles, functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, sport psychology
- Socio-cultural factors, S.P.E.E.E.C.H

Term 3
Achievement Standard 3.3 (and 3.4) Futsal or Badminton context (4-7 Credits) continued.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme in Futsal or Badminton.
- Biophysical principles, functional anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, sport psychology
- Socio-cultural factors, S.P.E.E.E.C.H

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

Students will be expected to have gained Achieved or better in each of the PE Achievement Standards PE 91328 and PE 91330 at Year 12. 

Or students can enter this course if they gained a Merit or Excellence endorsement in Level Two Physical Education.

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.

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91498 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91499 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91500 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91502 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 11
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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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