St Mary’s College (Wellington)
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.1 - Apply movement strategies in an applied setting
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Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement
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Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal movement experiences on hauora
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Physical Education 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
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.
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