12PEA

12PEA - Physical Education - NCEA Level 2

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Venter.

12 Physical Education - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:

The students apply their knowledge of anatomy (skeletal and muscular systems) and biomechanics (principles of how the body moves) when analysing their forearm groundstroke shot in tennis.  They use these principles and practical training methods to improve their performance of the shot.

Students utilise principles and methods of training to develop a training programme that prepares them for performance in indoor rock climbing.

Students will examine the significance of physical activity for young people in New Zealand and investigate the sociological impact of a current and significant sporting event on themselves, others and wider society.


Note: there is a practical component to this course.
Topics Covered:

Principles of fitness training

Biomechanical principles (anaylsing human movement in a sport setting)

Skill Acquisition (the theory and practice of acquiring new or improving current sporting skills)

Sports psychology (how psychological factors affect performance in sport)

Sociology of sport

Performance of a physical skill - indoor rockclimbing

Course prerequisites

NCEA Entry requirements 2025

A student wanting to study 12PEA Physical Education cannot study 12ODE Outdoor Education.

Pathway

Course Skills

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91327 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.1 - Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91329 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.