Marist College
12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION - MĀTAURANGA TINANA
Course Description
Curriculum Leader: Ms T. Murphy.
Level 2 Physical Education involves students learning in, through and about movement in a range of physical activity environments. The course may include the disciplines of: biomechanics, functional anatomy, sports psychology, methods and principles of training. These disciplines are used to examine the contexts of learning physical skills and training for a sport, physical activity or event. Within an Outdoor Education context, students learn to identify risks and develop effective strategies to manage those risks while in an outdoor environment. Students also have the opportunity to practice leadership skills with Primary or Junior students.
Topics likely to be offered in 2025:
- Leadership through coaching junior students
- Training Programme - Students train for their choice of physical activity such as the Tough Guy & Girl Challenge and examine how and why biophysical principles are applied and the effects these have on their performance.
- Performance of movement (Tough Gal & Turbo touch).
Safety Management (including an overnight camp).
15 NCEA L2 credits, all internal (11 credits count towards UE literacy).
Course Cost:
Activities off site and camp: Approx $150
Recommended Prior Learning
Open. Students are advantaged if they have studied Physical Education at Level 1.
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