13 PHYSICAL EDUCATION - MĀTAURANGA TINANA

Level 3 Physical Education involves students learning in, through and about movement in a range of different physical activity environments. This course may include the following topics: devising strategies to improve a physical activity outcome (Volleyball), evaluating physical activity experiences throughout student’s lives, examining a current exercise trend and its impact on New Zealand society and demonstrating quality movement in a physical activity context (lawn bowls, Tough Gal and volleyball). Students will also have the opportunity to organise their own end-of-year PE camp. Critical thinking, understanding research and reaching coherent judgements are some of the fundamental skills acquired in this course.

Topics likely to be offered in 2026: 

• Analysis of a physical skill (Anatomy and Biomechanics).
• Evaluate physical activity experiences for lifelong wellbeing.
• Two physical activity contexts are offered to the students and practiced and performed (lawn bowls + volleyball).
• Examining a current trend, event or issue in physical activity and its impact on New Zealand Society.
• Overnight camp at the end of the year (students decide on location/activities).

15 NCEA L3 credits, all internal.

Course Cost: 

Activities off site and camp: Approximately $200