Level 3 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Keane.
The course offers a flexible and diverse learning experience.
All assessments will be internally assessed Achievement Standards.
Throughout the year, students will be challenged to explore societal beliefs within Aotearoa and challenge assumptions around physical activity and well-being.
There is a strong practical element to the course, including a camp to the Tararua ranges.
This subject offers opportunities to build skills in areas such as Leadership, Risk Analysis and Biophysical Principles.
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Physical Education or at the HOLA’s discretion.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$20.00 to help cover outside providers. HVHS PE uniform. We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.
Students who decide to go on camp will be asked for a contribution of approx. $80
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
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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 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.