Mountainview High School Mountainview High School

Level 2 Physical Education

PED200
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McGregor.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 NCEA Physical Education 


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.





Subject Areas:

Physical Education


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

All assessments are internally assessed

Achievement Standard Course (Strand A of the programme) is endorsed

Career Pathways

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 Co-ordinator, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide