Physical Education Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Martin.
Level 3 Physical Education - L3PED
Physical Education aids students to discover and develop their own physical abilities, acquire knowledge, skills and an understanding of movement. This course is a combination of sports science and sports studies. It is preferable that you have taken PE at L1 & L2 but this is not a prerequisite. The course is taught with class time being made up of half theory and half practical. The main focus of this course is to equip you with the necessary skills to maintain and develop your personal well-being, both now and in the future; as well as prepare you for future academic and vocational opportunities.
Great opportunity to obtain leadership skills as students are to lead year 10 camp with heaps of fun activities such as rafting, orienteering, bushcraft and much more!
A total of 19 credits on offer over the year. All internal assessments.
This course is: Endorsable
For further information see: Mr Martin
Recommended Prior Learning
Characteristics & Qualities Required for Physical Education
* Team Player
* Effective Communicator
* Develop Leadership Skills
* Focus on Self Improvement & Well-Being
* Active Participant
* Managing Self e.g. Bring PE Gear, Stationary, Laptop etc.
* Motivated and Resilient
* Independent Learner
* Supportive of Others in a Class/Team Environment
* Plays within the Rules, Regulations & Spirit of Sport
Recommend completion of level 1 & 2 Physical Education
Pathway
This course is a UE subject leading towards tertiary study. Specifically, students in the past have used it to work toward tertially study in the following (but not limited to) courses - Sports Science, Physical Education leading to teaching PE, Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching, etc.
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 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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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 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Many students take Level 3 PE because they want to pursue a career in sport. Tertiary courses in Sports Science, Physical Education possibly leading to a teaching qualification, Health Sciences and Physiotherapy are all complimented by taking Level 3 PE., Diversional Therapist, Actor, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Flooring Installer, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Sports Coach/Official, Driller, Fencer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Model, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Parking Officer, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Secondary School Teacher,