Level 1 Physical Education

This course consists of both practical and theoretical elements to give a comprehensive understanding of physical education at this level. 

Topics include:

• Various sporting practical units through Futsal, Touch Rugby ,Kio rahi and other sports  
• Anatomy and Physiology concepts, learning about the body and human movement 
• Biomechanical aspects in movement and Social Responsibility and Leadership in game situations
• Understanding how movement impacts through Kotahitanga or unity and spirit

It is an ideal course for those students wishing to pursue Physical Education further into the senior school. The course comprises of methods to improve performance in sport as well as anatomy, exercise physiology and motor skill learning. There is a focus on interpersonal skills with the view to exercising social responsibility in sports groups and teams. There are optional 1-day non-curriculum related trips included in this course in the latter part of the year which include: Skiing/Snowboarding, Paintballing and golf. These trips are not course compulsory and are optional and dependent on weather/snow conditions and would incur a payment covering basic activity costs and transport.