Level 2 Physical Education
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Flooring Installer, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Sports Coach/Official, Driller, Fencer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Model, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Parking Officer, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Secondary School Teacher,
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.