Level 2 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Brown.
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
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 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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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 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity