Physical Education Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McGregor.
Level 2 Physical Education
Sports Studies
Term 1 & 2 - Are you the ultimate team player? Physical Education aids students to discover and develop their own physical abilities, well-being, leadership, acquire knowledge, skills and an understanding of movement through team sport. Students to examine the significance for self, others and society of a major national or global sporting event. This semester is a highly practical course with two written evaluations and a skills-based assessment.
Sports Science
Term 3 & 4 - Sports Science studies how the human body works during exercise, and how sport and physical activity can promote and improve well-being while improving sporting performance. There will be a focus on designing a 3 Week Training Programme, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motor Skill Learning. This semester is a highly practical course with two written evaluations.
Sports Management
As part of an inclusive programme, we also offer 5 new Unit Standards in Term 2 and 3. These offer different challenges, and suit students looking for credits without endorsement opportunities. Students choose to elect into the Stand A or the Stand B course - not both.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 NCEA Physical Education
Assessment Information
All assessments are internally assessedAchievement Standard Course (Strand A of the programme) is endorsed
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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill
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Demonstrate, instruct, and monitor static stretching
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Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session
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Demonstrate knowledge of the process of separation and milling during rendering operations
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Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community
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Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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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 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
Pathway Tags
Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Sports Coach/Official, Firefighter, Professional Sportsperson, Primary School Teacher, Massage Therapist, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Recreation Coordinator, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,