Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Barwick.
This course offers you the opportunity to experience and participate in a range of physical activities. You will study the importance and application of biomechanics when learning physical skills, develop a programme to improve fitness, examine how trends and issues can affect society and how you could implement change and demonstrate skills associated with the outdoors, including safety management strategies. This course also aims to equip you with the necessary skills to maintain and develop your personal wellbeing, both now and in the future.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course. L3PED can lead to tertiary study in Physical Education, sport science, the fitness industry, adventure tourism and outdoor education pathways. It promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and develops the ability to think critically.
What should I have already done?
This course follows on from L2PED
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Demonstrate crossing rivers
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Demonstrate knowledge of and assist in pre-activity planning of an outdoor activity
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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 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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
Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Sports Coach/Official, Recreation Co-ordinator, Ophthalmologist, Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Counsellor, Psychologist, Dietitian, Human Resources Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Nanny/Child Carer, Physiotherapist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Trainer, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Police Officer,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025