Year 12 Physical Education

“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.
Provide an environment where learning is fun
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
Promote Fair play
Further students understanding of influences of the environment that they grow up in