13PED

Level 3 Physical Education

Course Description

This course is designed for those wishing to pursue possible future career pathways in Sports Science, Physical Education and other future opportunities in the vast sporting world .The course covers many important sporting concepts and includes:  Physical activity experiences with evaluation based on video analysis techniques in the performance of golf using biomechanical concepts. The course covers the many benefits of sport throughout life ( well being/ Hauora) through a variety of various sporting concepts and practicals covered across the many sports codes. Students will research the acclaimed TGFU/ Game sense coaching approach through a Games for Understanding based model in a Basketball unit.  This course is also fully internally assessed with 2 weekly practical's. Students will be part of the popular golf program where local professionals assist and coach our students over 2 terms for during practicals to help them improve their golfing skills for their future.  



Course Overview

Term 1
Sport For Life

Term 2
Golf Anatomy and Biomechanics

Term 3
Golf Practice Methods
Basketball Practicals

Term 4
Basketball Coaching Methods

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Level 2 credits in Physical Education or negotiation with Head of Facility.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The course includes programmes such as the Golf unit, the Basketball unit as well as 'Sport for Life' unit. Contribution costs associated with this unit are approximately $110 per student for the year. This amount is for activities that we participate in town like croquet and lawn bowls as well as golf lessons, golf fees and prcatice sessions heavily subsidised by the golf professionals at Nelson Golf Club in which Nelson College has a fantastic relationship with.

Assessment Information

Assessments are all internally assessed NCEA achievement Standards and are marked by teachers. No external credits or exams.

Credit Information

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

Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91498 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91499 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91500 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91502 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.