Year 11 Physical Education

Year 11 Physical Education

Year 11 Physical Education involves both theory and practical lessons. The course focuses on developing interpersonal skills as well as planning, performing, analysis and improving physical activities. The students will learn about the function of the body and how societal factors influence physical activity.  

Topic 1 - Leadership/ Interpersonal Skills

Learners will develop their interpersonal skills and learn Matauranga Maori concepts through participating in physical activities within our local environment.

Learners will explain and evaluate how their interpersonal skills were used throughout trips to Lake Pupuke (standup paddle board) and Tawharanui (surfing), in a safe and respectful way for both others and the environment.

Topic 2 - Human Anatomy 

Akonga will investigate the key fundamentals of human movement that embeds and embraces international games. This includes functional anatomy, applied biomechanics and exercise physiology that help akonga understand the importance of movement on hauora. These integral components will be explored through a diverse range of different contexts including international games, Pasifika games, team and individual sports, and outdoor education activities (Northern Rocks, Diana drive), giving students a variety of different experiences to apply their learning.

Topic 3 - Hauora

Learners will develop an understanding of how movement is important to our Hauora. This will be developed through the following aspects:

• Taha Tinana – Physical well-being
• Taha Whānau – Family/Social well-being
• Taha Hinengaro – Mental well-being
• Taha Wairua – Spiritual well-being

 The learners will be able to reflect on and discuss how their hauora is developed through movement, considering the influence of the environment, people, and the activity. The main sports will be Handball, Basketball, Yoga amongst others.

Topic 4 - Sports Leadership

Students develop capabilities and explore strategies to promote kotahitanga. Students will be required to collaborate on planning and delivery of a sports tournament for their class. Students will select context, divide into groups, and manage the delivery of the tournament. Students will then run a practical lesson of their choosing for our junior students. They will be observed by their peers and will be provided with feedback upon completion.