Level 1 Physical Education

Level 1 Physical Education

In Year 11, ākonga/ students participate in a wide variety of achievement standards that contribute towards the required 60 NCEA credits ākonga need to pass Level 1.

Level 1 Physical Education provides ākonga/ students with the opportunity to learn leadership and interpersonal skills and apply these in practical team based challenges in outdoor environments. Ākonga / students will be able to develop their basic anatomy and biomechanics knowledge and apply it to a specific sport. Akonga / students also have the opportunity to demonstrate their interpersonal skills and practical skills in a wide variety of activities outside the classroom (Sport based activities, Adventure Based Learning and in our school pool)

Students may take both Level 1 Health and Level 1 Physical Education.

Ākonga/students will notice an increase in theory content (in-class time) from junior Physical Education.

Ākonga/students must have met the following pre requisites:

• Good command of literacy for report writing.

• Must have proven participation and task completion in Year 10 Physical education. 

• Currently physically active and a willingness to get involved.

• Positive attitude towards actively participating in ALL physical activities involved in the subject (i.e. Swimming and tramping).

• 100% Henderson High School PE gear.

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

• Must have proven participation and task completion in Year 10 Physical education. 

• Meeting any course entry requirements (i.e. Behaviour and participation in Year 10 Physical Education).

• Minimum class sizes.

• Course structure and activities are subject to change.

• The availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.