11PE

Level 1 Physical Education

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Grigg.

Level 1 Physical Education is split into practical and theory lessons. The course covers a range of topics including:

1. Identifying and developing execution of strategies which enhance performance. 

2. Students will explore human anatomy and exercise physiology. 

3. Students will look at the concept of kotahitanga and strategies they can apply to enhance kotahitanga within a practical context.

4. Students will explore how their wellbeing is influenced by physical activities. 

The course has a strong focus on building effective leadership, communication and teamwork skills which are essential life skills. It incorporates a range of EOTC experiences.

Students have the opportunity to gain 20 Level 1 achievement standard credits. 10 Credits are internally assessed and 10 are externally assessed. They also have the opportunity to gain course endorsement with merit or excellence in this subject. To gain an excellence endorsement, students need to gain 14 or more credits at excellence level. To gain a merit endorsement, they need to gain 14 or more credits at merit (or a combination of merit and excellence). 

Individual teachers will also give students access to their own google classroom site.  This is a safe digital environment for student learning that enables students to view assessments, ask online questions about work and allows students to catch up on any work/resources that are missed if absent.  It also allows research resources to be posted by both students and teacher encouraging collaborative learning.


Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students who select this course have demonstrated good self management in Year 10 by bringing PE gear and have participated well in the junior PE programme.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will need appropriate clothing and footwear for physical activity
The cost of EOTC activities will need to be paid

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessment standards are subject to change.

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92016 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.1 - Apply movement strategies in an applied setting
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92017 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92018 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal movement experiences on hauora
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92019 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.