Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 2 Physical Education and Sports Science

L2PHED
Course Description

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

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course, students must have earned a minimum of 10 credits from the L1 Physical Education & Sports Science course or HOF approval.   Please choose between this course and Level 2 Sport and Recreation, as you cannot take both. 

This theoretical and practical course provides background knowledge for all aspects of health and physical well-being. During this course, students will develop an understanding of the different biophysical aspects (including anatomy, skill learning and biomechanics) and apply this to a motor skill. 

In addition to this, students will examine a significant sporting event and explore its impact on self, others, and society. This course also offers students the opportunity to improve their physical performance skills and plan an event for the benefit of the wider school community.


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Biophysical principles
Students will analyse a skill and apply their understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics and motor skill learning by comparing their skill to an expert.

Sporting event/festival
Students will examine using SPEEECH factors a topical sporting event/festival. This could include the Rugby/Netball World Cup, Olympic or Commonwealth games.

Social responsibility
Students will demonstrate social responsibility in a range of practical activities and reflect on their own participation.

Get up and go
Students will plan, run and review a sporting event. This can include running the School's Athletics or Swimming sports.

Practical skills
Students will develop attacking/defensive/tactical play strategies in a sporting context. This can include volleyball or other similar sports.

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Assessment Information

This NCEA Level Two course offers five 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 as well as booklets completed in class. All assessments are completed internally (no external exams).

Pathway

Level 3 Physical Education and Sports Science

Career Pathways

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



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
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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.