Level 2 Physical Education

Level 2 Physical Education

In Year 12, ākonga/students participate in a variety of achievement standards that contribute towards the required 60 NCEA credits ākonga needed to pass Level 2.

Level 2 PE will provide ākonga/ students with the opportunity to demonstrate socially responsible behaviours in wider contexts than at school. Ākonga/ students will also get to build on their understanding of safety in the outdoors through participation in further challenging outdoor activities. 

Ākonga/ students will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of sports science such as functional anatomy, biomechanics, and sports psychology.  Understanding these biophysical principles will help ākonga/ students will examine ways to improve their performance.

Ākonga/students must have met the following pre requisites: 

• Must have completed all standards in Level 1 Physical Education

• Achieved at least 10 credits in Level 1 Physical Education. (1 Internal and 1 external standard)

• If a student has not completed Level 1 Physical Education, they must demonstrate their writing skills in a literacy rich subject.

• Good command of literacy for report writing.

• 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:

• Meeting any course entry requirements.

• 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.

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