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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.
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.
The Physical Education topics offer 18 credits towards NCEA Level 3. There are 5 internal standards worth 18 credits and no external standards. These Physical Education topics also offer 14 Literacy credits and 4 Numeracy credits.
To gain course endorsement or entry to a tertiary institution you will need to complete 14 credits in Physical Education.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 91501 | Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 2 | 4 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |