12PED

Level 2 Physical Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Williamson.

Level 2 Physical Education

The course involves both theory and practical lessons. The students will apply biophysical principles to training and examine personal and peer leadership strategies.  The students will also spend time at North Harbour Gymnastics and Badminton Centres and their physical skills will be assessed. This course has 17 internal credits.  

It is essential you bring your own device to all lessons as all internals use Microsoft Teams and OneNote. All work is handed in on this platform. 


Biophysical Principles

Students actively participate in a skill learning programme, off-site at the North Harbour Gymnastics Centre. Their experienced coaching team teach students skills on the gymnastics floor, parallel bars, beam and vault. Application of motor skill learning theory and biomechanical principles will also be applied to these experiences in the classroom.



Socio-Cultural Principles

Students will study the societal, interpersonal and personal impacts of a sporting event of their choice. We learn of how sport influences society, government, the environment, the economy, culture, history and our attitudes and values.


Entry Criteria

Level 2 Physical Education is open entry.

Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 2 NCEA Award.


Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91328 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91331 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91332 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.