Level 2 Physical Education
12PED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Tuia.
Entry RequirementsIf you did not take PE at Level 1, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this as an option.
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.
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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).