Mountainview High School

Level 1 Physical Education

11PED Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McGregor.

Recommended Prior Learning

Junior Physical Education Health Education in the Junior School

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/Chrome Book etc. 

* Motivated and Resilient

* Independent Learner 

* Supportive of Others in a Class/Team Environment

* Plays within the Rules, Regulations & Spirit of Sport

* Growth Mind-Set

* Problem Solver

* Self-Reflective

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Course Overview

Term 1
Level 1 Physical Education - Sports Studies
A.S 1.1 92016 (Internal) 5 Credits
“Apply Movement Strategies in Applied an Setting”
Applied setting include:
• a tournament
• a modified or competition game
• a festival, event, or outdoor experience.

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. Note: Each Period or the Duration of the Course has approximately a 34/66% split Theory vs Practical.

Term 2
Level 1 Physical Education - Sports Studies
A.S 1.2 92017 (Internal) 5 Credits
“Demonstrate Understanding of how Kotahitanga is Promoted in Movement Through Applications of Strategies”

Movement involves working in a group.
Examples of movement include:
• te ao Māori, Pacific, or other cultural activities
• team activities or sports
• outdoor education activities.

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. Note: Each Period or the Duration of the Course has approximately a 34/66% split Theory vs Practical.

Term 3
A.S 1.4 92019 (External) 5 Credits
“Demonstrate Understanding of Influences on Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific”

Term 3 - 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 Societal Influences in Physical Activity, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motor Skill Learning. Note: Each Period or the Duration of the Course has approximately a 34/66% split Theory vs Practical.

Influences on movement could come from:
• te ao Māori aspects, including pūrākau, connection to te taiao, tapu, and noa
• biophysical aspects, including functional anatomy, biomechanics, and sports psychology
• sociocultural aspects, including gender, media, whānau, hapū, and iwi.

Movement contexts may include:
• te ao Māori, Pacific, or other cultural activities
• team or individual activities
• outdoor education activities.

Subject Areas:

Physical Education

Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway

Level 3 Physical Education

Career Pathways

Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Model, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Secondary School Teacher, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Chiropractor, Community Development Worker, Dietitian, Early Childhood Teacher, Health Promoter, Naturopath