Level 1 Physical Education
11PED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. King.
Recommended Prior LearningA reasonable standard of fitness and a genuine interest in sport and physical activity as well as the ability to self-manage and regularly bring PE gear.
This course is a mixture of theory and practical learning and is aimed at students with an interest in sport and physical activity. Students will develop their application of participation, interpersonal skills, and leadership through a range of physical activities, including Badminton, Bowls, Curling, Volleyball, Tchoukball and Ti Uru. Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology will also be applied to a chosen context as well. The new NCEA standards will be applied from 2024.
Course Overview
Term 1
Unpacking the year.
Achievement Std 1.1
(5 Credits) Internal Evidence Gathering
Apply movement strategies in an applied setting.
Term 2
Achievement Standard 1.2
(5 Credits) Internal Evidence Gathering
Demonstrate understanding of how kotahitanga is promoted in movement through application of strategies
Mostly practical based.
Term 3
Achievement Std 1.3
(5 Credits) External
Understanding our bodies - The body is made for moving.
Develop a basic understanding of functional anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology.
Mostly theory based with practical lessons based around a chosen context.
Demonstrate understanding of the influence of a personal movement experience on hauora.
Term 4
Achievement Std 1.3 - con'd
(5 Credits) External
Everyone's contribution matters - leadership takes many forms
Develop an understanding of interpersonal skills and how to apply them in a tchoukball context.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Fully internally assessed throughout the year. Most assessment is based around practical participation in class. Therefore, there are no exams at the end of the year.
Level 2 Outdoor Education, Level 2 Physical Education
Career PathwaysEarly Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Acupuncturist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Anaesthetic Technician, Clinical Physiologist, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Imaging Technologist, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Recreation Co-ordinator, Scrum Master, Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Diver, Corrections Officer, Forensic Scientist, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer
Equipment/StationeryDevices are not essential but highly recommended - please refer to the school specification requirements for a preferred device.