Level 3 Physical Education
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Davies.
The Level 3 Physical Education’s programme is a 20 credit Level 3 Achievement Standard course. All standards within the Physical Education program are Level 3 Achievement Standards. The program is completely internally assessed with no external standards.
Level 3 PE encourages students to make greater connections between physical activity and the world we live in. This is a great course option for students wishing to further their knowledge of factors around physical activity or for those planning a future involving aspects of sport and physical activity. Students will be required to demonstrate a level of performance in one of two practical contexts, complete an evaluation of a performance improvement program focusing on biophysical and sociocultural factors and developing strategies to ensure lifelong physical activity and well-being. A critical analysis of a physical activity event, issue or trend is also included.
To gain course endorsement or entry to a tertiary institution you will need to complete 14 credits in Physical Education.
Students taking this course cannot enrol in the 13SPL course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Physical Education who had gained 12+ credits, passed 2.2 PE standard, or passed Level 2 English or HOD Approval
Pathway
Sports related courses or credits may help to gain entry to University courses.
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.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Physical Education: Teaching, Fitness Industry, Sports Coaching, Sport and Recreation, Armed Forces, Police, Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist Health: Nursing, Medicine, Law, Politics, Social Sciences, Education, Diversional Therapist, Psychologist, Acupuncturist, Ambulance Officer, Anaesthetist, Biomedical Engineer, Chiropractor, Clinical Coder, Community Karitane, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Environmental Health Officer, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Health Promoter, Massage Therapist, Midwife, Natural Health Therapist, Nursing Support and Care Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pathologist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Physioth,
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.