Level 2 Physical Education
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Davies.
Level 2 PE is an academic course with a focus on practical learning. Students in this course will focus on practical skill performance in two contexts, develop leadership skills in groups inside and outside of the traditional classroom environment, explore the body systems and examine event planning and outcomes.
This course follows on from Physical Education - NCEA Level 1 PE and is useful and often essential for ākonga intending to continue with Level 3 Physical Education courses.
This course offers 22 credits towards NCEA Level 2. There are 6internal standards and no external standards.
To gain course endorsement ākonga need to complete 14 credits in Physical Education.
Students taking this course cannot enrol in the 12 Sport Leadership course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Physical Education or HOD Approval
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
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 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Flooring Installer, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Sports Coach/Official, Driller, Fencer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Model, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Parking Officer, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Secondary School Teacher,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.