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
A student wanting to study 12PEA Physical Education cannot study 12ODE Outdoor Education.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.1 - Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand
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Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival
Disclaimer
All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.