Level 3 Physical Education
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Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: M. Parr.
This course looks at maintaining well being for life. Students will evaluate exercise programmes drawing on their knowledge of physiological principles and socio-cultural factors. A research project investigating a current sports related issue is also undertaken. On the practical side, students look at how to improve their skill level in a practical performance, as well as participating in the Garin duathlon event. The course is internally assessed through achievement standards with 16 credits available throughout the year.
This fully internal course is UE approved.
Entry Guidelines
The best preparation for this course is for learners to engage in and achieve 10 credits from the Level 2 Physical Education course. Entry can also be discussed with the Head of Faculty if PE was not studied in the previous year.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Approximately $40 for local field trips (dependent on student numbers).
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.3 - 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
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
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.
Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.