Level 1 Physical Education (Full Year Course)
101PED Course Description Recommended Prior LearningAchieved grades in Year 10 PE, quality of portfolios and assessments
This course follows the Level 1 NCEA guidelines and prepares the students for further study at Level 2 and Level 3. This course has a high academic focus and would suit students who want to study PE and Sport, rather than just play sport. This pathway leads to University Entrance.
Specific skills learned
How to get the best out of yourself when taking part in sport.
Learn & manage strategies to improve performance & fitness.
Learn strategies to become an effective team member.
Learn strategies to lead and organize activities.
Develop confidence to lead others.
Goal setting, problem solving, planning, range of competencies and values.
improve performance.
Learn Bio-physical principles to improve performance
Course Overview
Semester 1
> Demonstrate a range of movement skills and strategies in an applied setting. for example offensive, defensive, tactical strategies in team or individual activities or activities involving cultural festival, event, or outdoor experience.
> Participate in a range of physical activities with a focus on team challenges. Involves working in a group to achieve a common goal in team activities or sport, cultural activities, or outdoor education activities.
Semester 2
> Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa or Pacific involves exploring how and why influences affect a movement context eg: biophysical aspects, anatomy, biomechanics, sports peychology including sociocultural aspects, gender, media, and cultural aspects.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Assessment for these standards will be a structured portfolio with options to present your work from the following formats.
> Written document in digital or paper based format including images and 750 - 800 words.
> Video or audio recording of 3-4 min.
> Combination of text, images, and audio / video recordings (equivalent combination of the above)
> Written report
Level 2 Sport Science (Full Year Course), Level 3 Sports Science
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPE gear for practical classes