HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Hauora me Mahi Tīnana
LEVEL 1 (YEAR 11)
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HEALTH - HTH111
Students will develop their interpersonal skills, set goals and explore problem solving models. They will learn how to promote positive sexuality and overcome change while developing an in-depth understanding of hauora / wellbeing. Students will develop an awareness of drugs and alcohol issues and create strategies to help individuals, others and communities enhance overall health.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Credits: A possible 20 at Level 1 (which include 15 literacy credits)
Contact: K Shadbolt
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PED111
Students explore a range of factors that impact their performance of and participation in physical activity. Through a variety of practical contexts students challenge their physical fitness, explore their understanding of working within a team and develop existing motor skills. They develop a theoretical knowledge of Sports Science which is connected to the above aspects. Students who enjoy Physical Education and seek a deeper understanding of its principles should consider this course.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Credits: 20 at Level 1 (includes 12 credits Level 1 literacy)
Contact: E Smith
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LEVEL 2 (YEAR 12)
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HEALTH - HTH222
Students will learn how to self-advocate, enhance their personal and interpersonal skills and critically think and reflect about personal and societal views within contexts of gender and sexuality. Students will consider the constantly changing environment and daily stressors in their relationships with themselves and others. Working in a team, students will promote health using a project - based approach.
Entry Requirements: Recommended prior learning in HTH111
Credits: A possible 20 at Level 2
Contact: K Shadbolt
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PED222
This course is based on applying theoretical knowledge to practical physical performance. Students learn the principles of physical training and apply their knowledge through a training programme with sessions run by themselves and their classmates. They go on to investigate the psychological processes that we go through when we learn new skills.
Sport is a powerful and important part of society and students will research a major sporting event and the effect it will have on society.
Entry Requirements: Recommend prior learning in PED111
Credits: 20 at Level 2
Contact: E Smith
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LEAP - LEADERSHIP AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PEL222
This course is based on practical experiences in coaching, event planning, risk management, outdoor recreation and first aid. Students coach teams, design lesson plans for coaching, plan for and investigate risk management in the outdoors, gain a first aid qualification and learn about social responsibility. Assessment is through reflective pieces based on their practical experiences. Regular attendance and participation is required to achieve in this course.
Entry Requirements: Nil
Credits: 21 (14 at Level 2, 1 credit at Level 1, 6 credits at Level 3)
Expenses: $20 for coaching shirt and whistle (optional)
Contact: E Smith
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LEVEL 3 (YEAR 13)
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HEALTH - HTH333
The students will research and explore national and international complexities of specific health situations; develop reasoned arguments; apply critical thinking to a range of contemporary health practices. They will explore attitudes and values of ethical issues in relation to hauora / well-being. Strategies to address determinants of health will be developed at a regional, national and international scale.
Entry Requirements: Recommend prior learning in HTH222
Credits: A possible 19 at Level 3 (which contain 19 reading and 5 writing credits, UE approved)
Contact: K Shadbolt
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PED333
This course will appeal to those students who are interested in the science of how to improve skills and fitness for sport, who would like to consider the world of sport and recreation, and issues surrounding it. Students will deepen their understanding of bio-physical and socio-cultural principles. There are a number of opportunities for students to learn in contexts of their own choice, including purely practical contexts.
Entry Requirements: Recommend prior learning in PED222
Credits: 15 at Level 3 (all credits count towards UE, including 4 reading credits)
Contact: E Smith
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LEAP - LEADERSHIP AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - PEL333
This is an advanced leadership course during which students partake in coaching, outdoor leadership and adaptive recreation.
Students will learn to plan for and safely manage activities such as training and coaching. Researching, developing broader knowledge and then delivering recreational experiences for people in our community is the foundation of this subject.
Regular attendance and participation is required to achieve in this course.
Entry Requirements: Recommend prior learning in PEL222
Credits: 16 Level 3 achievement standard credits (UE approved)
Contact: E Smith