PE3000 - Physical Education - NCEA Level 3 (course endorsement available)

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What is Physical Education?

In Physical Education ākonga consider factors affecting physical performances and work towards promoting physical activity in their communities. Ākonga can engage in a variety of physical activities as well as explore the body systems, training programmes and how to improve performances for themselves and others. Physical Education can be studied at tertiary level as a science or humanities subject. It leads to a wide variety of careers in tourism, sports science, community and health sectors.

What this course involves

This course follows on from Physical Education - NCEA Level 2 (PE2000) and is often essential for ākonga intending to continue with Physical Education courses at tertiary institutions.

Physical Education ākonga can study topics on analysing an activity, practical performances, evaluating a training programme, evaluating safety management and examining an issue or trend in society.

Delivery Modes

Recommended prior learning

No prior learning needed.

National qualifications available in this course

Standard Description Version Credits Assessment L1 Lit/Num UE Lit/Num Vocational Pathways
91499 Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others 2 3 Internal
SeService Industries recommended standard
SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard
CrCreative Industries recommended standard
91500 Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme 2 4 Internal
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard
SeService Industries recommended standard
CrCreative Industries recommended standard
91501 Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting 2 4 Internal
SeService Industries recommended standard
CrCreative Industries recommended standard
91502 Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society 2 4 Internal
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard
SeService Industries recommended standard
SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard
91504 Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies 2 3 Internal
UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard
SeService Industries recommended standard
SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard