NCEA Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Walker.
This course is based on level 8 of HPE in the New Zealand curriculum and is aimed at students who wish to study Physical Education in greater detail.
There is a camp in term 1 where students are assessed on their performance of a skill (paddle boarding). We also use the Tough Guy and Gal challenge as our event in term 3 for our training programme.
Students are required participate in all practical lessons as well as theory. We encourage leadership at Level 3 and a display of our core values in all areas.
Recommended Prior Learning
Recommendation by your Year 12 physical education teacher or entry at the discretion of the Head of Faculty, Health & Physical Education, if you have not taken this subject before.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended that students attend all paddle board sessions and camp and complete the Tough Guy & Gal challenge.
It is recommended students pay the course costs of $190 which includes camp, transport and paddle board hireage and the tough guy/gal challenge.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
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Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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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
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.
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.