Macleans College
11PEA - Physical Education (MCert)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Venter.
11PEA | Year 11 Physical Education MCert |
Course Statement: | The MCert Physical Education programme is focused on how the body moves and responds to exercise. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems (muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory) and how they impact fitness and performance in physical activity and sport. They will examine the basic principles of movement (biomechanics) and their effect on performance in physical activity and sport. Students will examine coaching practices and psychological techniques that are used to improve performance. Principles of training and a range of training methods will be explored theoretically and practically as part of their preparation for participation in the MacFit Challenge event. Students examine sociocultural influences on participation and achievement in sport and physical activity, relating the experiences of a range of famous athletes to themselves. During the volleyball unit, they will build their skills, tactical awareness and overall performance, culminating in a interclass tournament. |
Topics Covered: | The course offers a theory and a practical component. Topics:
Coursework includes volleyball and MacFit practical units. |
Leads to: | 12PEA: NCEA Level 2 Physical Education 12ODE: NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education 12PEC Cambridge AS Sport and Physical Education |
Pathway
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All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.
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