Tawa College

Level 1 Physical Education 101

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Parr.

Physical Education 101:

This course offers the topics of Active Participation, Function of the Human Body, Quality Movement, Social Influences on Physical Activity, Interpersonal Skills, Performance Strategies, Assisting others and Self Management in Physical Activity.

This course is aimed at students interested in the practical and theory application of physical activity and sport.

It will include a New Curriculum Internal Assessment worth 5 credits. AS 1.2 92016 Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement. This could be learned through contexts such as Volleyball.

This course is a mixture of practical and theory components. This course is designed for students who enjoy being physically active in a classroom environment. Students will learn lifelong skills and knowledge to apply to lifelong habits of being physically active.

Course Overview

Term 1
Active Participation and Self management.
Social Influences and Performance Strategies.

Term 2
Quality Movement in a Sporting Context - anatomy, biomechanics and physiology

Term 3
Kotahitanga and Interpersonal skills.
Leadership and assistig others.
Adapted games

Term 4
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and explain the effect it has on others.

Learning Areas:

Physical Education

Assessment Information

A mixture of portfolio and practical components.