PED301

Level 3 Physical Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Short.

This course can lead students to University/Tertiary study. Physical Education Level 3 involves both theory and practical lessons. The course focuses on the academic study of; physical fitness, training principles and anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, an analysis of a sports activity, skill acquisition, and sports performance.

The NCEA Physical Education Level 3 course aims to further enhance the student's skills and knowledge of the physical education concepts they developed at NCEA levels 1 and 2 by; 

  1. Developing the student's understanding of how the body works and responds to exercise through biomechanical and biophysical principles  

  1. Developing the student’s knowledge of movement and skilled performance through the understanding of skill learning, skill development, and skill analysis 

  1. Developing a deeper understanding of the concepts of Hauora, the benefits of healthy lifestyles, and the strategies to create and maintain healthy living  

  1. Enhancing further the students understanding of the environment that they live and grow up in 

  1. Providing the students with opportunities to develop the morals, values, and beliefs that will make them positive members of the school environment and the wider community  

  1. Providing students with opportunities to learn and understand the importance of fair play and socially responsible behaviour 

  1. Creating a learning environment that is fun, accepting, and inclusive 


Recommended Prior Learning

14 credits or more in Physical Education Level 2. Admission into course at discretion of HOD of PE.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Must have a device

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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91499 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.2 - Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91500 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91789 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.