Level 3 Physical Education
13PED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. King.
Recommended Prior LearningIdeally, 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.
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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
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Police Officer, Clinical Physiologist, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Diver, Corrections Officer, Medical Imaging Technologist, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Professional Sportsperson, Health and Safety Inspector, Primary School Teacher, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Intelligence Officer, Scrum Master
Equipment/StationeryDevices are not essential but highly recommended - please refer to the school specification requirements for a preferred device.