Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 1 Physical Education and Sports Science

L1PHED
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Fowler, Mr P. McAllister.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry to all. Please choose between this course and Level 1 Sport and Recreation, as you cannot take both. 

The main focus of this course is to equip students with the necessary skills to maintain and develop their personal wellbeing, both now and in the future, as well as prepare them for future academic and job opportunities.

This course offers ākonga the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of contexts such as Kī o rahi, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee and Korfball. Ākonga will explore how movement is essential to hauora, how participation enriches lives, and how movement can develop diverse capabilities. Ākonga will learn about influences on personal movement as well as movement contexts in Aotearoa. They will explore movement strategies in a variety of settings and understand kotahitanga through participation in group activities.

 


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
The course includes teaching a variety of learning outcomes in the following contexts:

Kī-o-rahi
Learn basic pūrakau and tikanga behind kI-o-rahi and biophysical principles that relate to the game such as anatomy and biomechanics.

Kotahitanga
Apply strategies in a team environment to improve kotahitanga through spikeball and volleyball. Some strategies include communication, problem solving, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

Practical activity
Identify and apply a range of defense and attack strategies in the context of korfball and volleyball.

Joys of the poi
Experience a range of different community activities and understand the influences of Te Ao Māori and socio-cultural factors that influence people in the Kaiapoi community.

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Assessment Information

This NCEA Level One course offers four assessments over the year. Students have the opportunity to complete two practicals and two theory lessons a week. The assessments range from practical assessments to report writing using video footage from practical lessons and reflections collected throughout the year.

Pathway

Level 2 Health Education, Level 2 Physical Education and Sports Science, Level 2 Sport and Recreation

Career Pathways

Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Physiotherapist, Science Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, General Practitioner, Dietitian, Pharmacy Technician, Health Promoter, Trainer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Community Karitāne, Event Manager, Primary School Teacher, Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Teacher, Naturopath, Anaesthetist, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Acupuncturist, Health and Safety Adviser, Paramedic, Farmer/Farm Manager, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Urban/Regional Planner, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist



			
					
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Disclaimer

        
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.