Level 2 Physical Education
PED201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. McGregor
Level 2 Physical Education - Sports Studies 201
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.
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.
A total of 20 Credits on offer over the year. All internal assessments.
This course is: Endorsable
For further information see: Mr McGregor or Mrs Johns
Course Overview
Term 1
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.
Term 3
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.
Highly Recommended - Completed 1 or 2 Semesters at NCEA Level 1 Physical Education Sports Studies or Sports Science
Passed at least 2/6 Achievement Standards at NCEA Level 1 Physical Education
Characteristics & Qualities Required for Physical Education
* Team Player
* Effective Communicator
* Willingness to 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
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91328 v2 Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91329 v2 Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91330 v3 Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91331 v2 Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91336 v2 Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.