Year 12 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Birkbeck.
“In physical education, the focus is on movement and its contribution to the development of individuals and communities. By learning in, through and about movement, students gain an understanding that movement is integral to human expression and that it can contribute to people’s pleasure and enhance their lives. They learn to understand, appreciate, and move their bodies, relate positively to others and demonstrate constructive attitudes and values. This learning takes place as they engage in play, games, sport, exercise, recreation, adventure and expressive movement in diverse physical and social environments” (NZC 2007).
At Wesley College, the underlying principles (hauora, socio-ecological perspective, health promotion and attitudes and values) are studied in a range of contexts across NCEA levels 1-3.
Year 12 Physical Education - Course Aims:
Develop in students a deeper understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Develop the skills related to sport and Physical activity
Foster among students an understanding of Hauora;
Develop students understanding of skill learning and skill analysis
Develop student’s knowledge of biophysical principles and their uses.
Develop in students the ability to promote interpersonal skills in all areas of physical education
Create a learning environment that prepares students for further lifelong learning in Physical Education
Further students understanding of influences of the environment that they grow up in
Course Overview
Term 1
Leadership
Term 2
Biophysical Principles
Term 4
Physical Activity
Semester A
Performance of Skill
Recommended Prior Learning
10+ theory credits at L1 Physical Education required
Pathway
Physical Education at Level 1, 2, and 3 pathways to many great career opportunities, such as:
- Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air force)
- Police
- Sports scientist
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Personal trainer
- Sports Coach / Official
- Teacher
- Environmental Ranger
- Outdoor Guide
- Professional athlete
+ Many more
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 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity