Level 2 Physical Education - Mātauranga Tinana Rua (PED202)
PED202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss F. Trappitt.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
A real interest in sport, physical activity and human movement.
NCEA Level 1 is recommended, but not essential.
This course is a combination of practical and theory work. It will cover various aspects of Physical Education including training methods, anatomy, biomechanics, skill learning, sports psychology, physiology, and leadership roles. Students also spend 3 days skiing at Whakapapa, and study risk management.
Year 12 Physical Education provides students with the opportunities to learn in, through and about human movement in a way that is practically driven. Students will learn how to apply biophysical principles to movement to improve sports performance and general wellbeing. This course will encourage students to think critically about the role physical activity, sport and recreation plays in their lives, enabling them to make healthy and informed decisions for now and the future. Students will learn the skills necessary to lead and implement a physical activity for younger students, developing interpersonal skills, including group leadership and management, while building connections with others in their community. A highlight of the year is the ski trip, providing students with an opportunity to experience physical activity in a unique outdoor environment, applying risk management strategies learnt in theory to a practical real-life context. Year 12 PE offers students the opportunity to build resilience, step out of their comfort zone in an environment that is fun, exciting and practically driven.
These assessments cater to learner’s understanding of the content and can be flexible in a way that students have an option to complete either an achievement standard or a unit standard or both.
There are no external assessments or exams.
Year 12 Physical Education the work is assessed in a variety of ways that include practical, written, verbal, presentations and demonstrations allowing students to demonstrate their understanding in a variety of contexts.
Students can select both Level 2 Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Sport Studies but must understand there is some overlap in the standards assessed.
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S 2.3 Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity. 4 credits
Participate in a variety of activities (student and teacher collaboration) and learn the biomechanics of our bodies and what our bodies response is to physical activity.
Term 2
A.S 2.4 Perform a Physical Activity in an applied setting.
Participate in the exciting and fun Tough Guy and Tough Gal Challenge and reflect on your training programme.
Plan and implement a fun and interactive gymnastics-based day with young students from St Peters and Paul.
Term 3
A.S 2.7 Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity.
Off to Mt Ruapehu! Try your skills at skiing or snowboarding, have fun in the snow while learning about how to reduce the risk factors to this awesome sport.
Term 4
A.S 2.9 Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity.
Being as creative as possible plan and design a fun and engaging physical activity that fits the needs of anyone. The choice is yours and you can run any activity of your choice with any group of your choice.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 2 Outdoor Education: The Great NZ Outdoors - Akoranga i Waho Rua (OED202), Level 3 Physical Education - Mātauranga Tinana Toru (PED303), Level 3 Sports Studies - Te Kaiārahi Tākaro (SPO303)
Teacher. Coach (various sports). Personal Trainer. Gym Instructor. Police. Fire service. Ambulance Service. Military. Dance Teacher. Outdoor Instructor (various activities). Fitness Advisor. Team Trainer. Sports Scientist. Occupational Health Officer. Exercise Science Consultant. Lecturer. Programme Developer. Researcher. Sports Activity Coordinator. Exercise Rehabilitation. Physiotherapist. Performance Analyst. Event Manager. Sports Development Manager. Sports Journalist. Reporter. Media Support. Communications Officer. Media Liaison.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationeryeither 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill. PE gear (school PE is optional). Ski Trip and Tough Guy Tough Gal Challenge - costs tba.