Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/3PED

What is this course about?
This is an university approved academic subject with a full Achievement standards course. There are practical components which complement the learning in this course, however, this is not a practical based course.

In physical education we will use a challenged based learning programme to explore learning in, through and about movement. The year 13 course will foster critical thinking and and will enable you to understand the role and significance of physical activity for individuals and society. You will have the opportunity to learn in a range of practical contexts as well as apply your knowledge of sports science, sports psychology, exercise physiology, sports sociology and wellbeing to a deeper level.

What will I do?
In Year 13 you will have input into the sport/physical activity you wish to focus on. This may be related to a sport or physical activity you are already involved in or you may decide to choose something new. A large component of the course will require you to analyse your practical performance in this sport/physical activity through in depth video analysis. This will require a good level of knowledge in sports science and motor skill learning.

Scholarship opportunities
Scholarship is available to any student interested in taking their learning in physical education to a higher level. To achieve this award you will need to sit an exam at the end of the year. The exam consists of 3 essays and is related to critically evaluating biophysical and sociocultural issues in PE. Click on this links to NZQA for more information:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/scholarship/scholarship-subjects/scholarship-physical-education#assessment

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/scholarship/

http://peandhealth.wikispaces.com/Scholarship+resources+2011

http://peandhealth.wikispaces.com/Scholarship+physical+education+resources+2010

http://peandhealth.wikispaces.com/scholarship+resources+2009

Frequently asked questions:
How many credits do I need to get a Merit or Excellence endorsed certificate?

Merit endorsed certificate = 14 Merit or Excellence credits (combined) Excellence endorsed certificate = 14 Excellence credits

Will there be re-assessment opportunities in this course? You will be in charge of your learning and assessments. You will keep a logbook which will record evidence of your learning. It is your responsibilty to keep up to date and ask your teacher questions on a regular basis to confirm yor understanding. No further re-assessment opportunities will be offered for this course.

By now you should be fully aware that level 3 physical education demands systematic study. You will need to plan your year of study carefully, allowing for routine work. Keeping well-organised notes and your e-loig booksup to date is vitally important. Contributing to classroom discussion, being an active part of groupwork and participating fully to the best of your ability in all practical sessions is an expectation.

Where will Physical Education lead?

The skills developed in physical education will be useful for all students and especially those who are interested in careers such as coaching, sports psychology, personal training, sports marketing and management, teaching, sports medicine, sports science, performance analysis, police, physiotherapy, outdoor instructing and much more...