13PEA - Physical Education - NCEA Level 3
13PEA Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Venter.
Course prerequisitesA student wanting to study 13PEA Physical Education cannot study 13ODE Outdoor Education.
13 Physical Education - NCEA Level 3
| Course Statement: | Level 3 Physical Education aids students to acquire knowledge, skills and an understanding of movement and develop their own physical abilities. In this academic subject, students learn how fitness and health are related. They examine their past sporting experiences and plan for regular, enjoyable exercise. They discuss how maintenance of life-long physical activity plays an important role in self-care and well-being. The students learn how to analyse the mechanics of human movement while undertaking a sporting skill (biomechanics). They will plan, set goals for improvement and take part in a training programme (running). Students will critically examine a current sporting issue in New Zealand society (research). |
| Topics Covered: | Training principles and methods Anatomy and exercise physiology Psychology of sport Biomechanics Sociology of sport Practical |
Faculties:
1 - NCEA Courses Level 2 and 3, Physical Education and Health Courses