Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McAllister.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.
This course offers ākonga the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of contexts. Ākonga will explore kotahitanga through participation in group activities and will be guided to discover how teams or groups function best together. The learning will also establish the importance of participation in practical movement while having a focus on hauora and socio-cultural factors.
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.
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers five units of work.
These are Fitness Concepts, Sports Education, Generation Z games, Self Management strategies & 5-star Athletics.
The sports used in the units include: Athletics, Korfball, Basketball, and Lacrosse.
Level 2 Health Education, Level 2 Physical Education and Sports Science, Level 2 Sport & Recreation
Career PathwaysOutdoor 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
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
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, 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. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.