L3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Gleeson.
The course aims to develop and apply the knowledge base developed in Level 1 and 2 Physical Education. This includes strategies to improve performance, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology. This course also covers applying safety management strategies, which takes students on a 1-day outdoor education trip. A research assignment on current issues in NZ Sport and physical education is also offered. Students can choose to participate in the 'Tough Guy' challenge as part of their practical assessment.
Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- Ring Binder
- 14B8 Refill
or
1B5 Exercise book
Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for course endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
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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 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
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Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.