12PED

Level 2 Physical Education

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Tuia.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12PED
The Physical Education level 2 course will enable students to increase their awareness and understanding of the human body through movement, sport, exercise, physical activity, play and recreation. 

In 2025, students will experience paddleboarding at Okahu bay and will be assessed on risk management. They will also look into the biomechanics or the physics of movement and learn the basic concepts of the human body.

Physical Education main stream is a University approved course and this will enable the students to study in Tertiary Institutions. This course is ideal for students who are both academic and sporting and also like to move.

 

Entry Requirements

If you did not take PE at Level 1, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this as an option. 

Pathway

This course is ideal for students who are looking into careers in outdoor education, sports science, business and or medicine related professions (physiotherapy or surgeon).

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.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91329 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91335 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.