Physical Education
Year 13
301 Physical Education: Performance in Sport
Prerequisites At least 14 credits in Year 12 PE (Level 2 NCEA), or HoD approval. Exclusion Students can only take ONE Level 3 Physical Education course. Description A full NCEA Level 3 course is offered, with a strong academic focus. There are comprehensive studies in sociology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, training principles, exercise physiology, and health promotion for physical activity. All units provide an appropriate balance of practical and theoretical learning, with students required to relate the academic knowledge of each unit to a physical activity context. Students will have the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of their individual sports and be assessed against these. Scholarship in Physical Education is applied additionally as part of the programme.
Assessment This course contributes towards NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance, with all 20 credits internally assessed. The following Achievement Standards will be assessed: • AS 91499 (3 credits – internal) Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others. • AS 91500 (4 credits – internal) – reading credits Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme. • AS 91501 (4 credits – internal) Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting. • AS 91502 (4 credits – internal) – reading credits Examine a current physical activity event, trend or issue and its impacts on New Zealand society. • AS 91503 (5 credits – internal) Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity. Assessment is done through a variety of methods, including written assignments, podcasts, practical performances and training diaries.
70 NCEA Course Booklet 2027
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