PED201

NCEA Level 2 Physical Education 201

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Parr.

The course is a mix of practical and written assessments. Topics include a Fitness Training Programme to compete in a 4 km run, Group processors and what is required for a group/team to function efficiently,  Social Responsibility (Waka Ama), Performance against National Standards in a practical area (Ki o Rahi), teaching KiwiSport to Intermediate School students while applying Leadership, Psychological and Motor Skill Learning theory.


Course Overview

Term 1
Students participate in an Adventure Based Learning programme. Practical lessons involve the skills and teamwork of Ki o Rahi.

Term 2
Students are involved in a 4-5 fitness training programme. They train towards a 4 km run or another physically challenging event. This is followed by an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the principles and methods of training used towards this event. Students get to experience Waka Ama on Porirua Harbour.

Term 3
Students are involved in coaching students from the Intermediate school. In small groups they will support, manage and help design sports lessons for their chosen sport. They will learn how to utilise good communication, psychological, and management strategies to improve the skill acquisition of their athletes.

Term 4
This will involve completing any work for all the standards above that is incomplete.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Physical Education 101 - not essential

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

BYOD
Sports clothes and shoes

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
3
3
3
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
A.S. 91336 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
4
4
4
4
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0