12PED

Level 2 Physical Education

Course Description

This course combines theoretical components with practical applications and is a course designed for those wishing to pursue possible future career pathways in the sporting world. The course covers the methods and principles behind the training for sporting disciplines. It involves the physiological, anatomical and biomechanical analysis of sporting movements as well as an emphasis of coaching and leadership in group situations.  It is ideal for students wishing to pursue Physical Education in Year 13 and a career in a sporting pathway for the future.




Recommended Prior Learning

12 Level 1 credits in Physical Education or negotiation with HOF.

Pathway

This course enables students to find pathways in various community sporting roles eg. coaching , facility managers, personal training, sports coordinators, fitness instructors, high performance sport development positions., sports management roles etc

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91328 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91329 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91332 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0