Level 2 Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hall.
This course introduces new concepts and builds on knowledge introduced in the Level One Physical Education programme. Throughout this course you will be engaged in a range of practical and theoretical components that will allow you to further develop your knowledge and apply it to practical situations.
Learning areas include:
• L2PE Camp - Learners develop skills around social responsibility, leadership and working as part of a group on a 3-day camp. Learners will participate in a range of outdoor activities run like the TV show Survivor/Amazing Race.
• Improvement - Learners will further develop their knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and skill acquisition and apply these principles to develop new motor skills.
• Enhancing Personal Fitness – Learners will develop knowledge of training principles and participate in current training methods which are used to enhance a person’s level of fitness.
• Sports Performance – Learners will participate in a range of sports and be assessed against the level 2 performance criteria.
Recommended Prior Learning
Nil - Level One Physical Education an advantage. Discussion with HOL if Level 1 Physical Education not taken.
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
$280 – This cost includes camp and resources provided to the learners.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.