LEARNING AREA: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

HEALTH EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 1 

Course Description: In Level 1 Health Education, students will develop their ability to make  informed decisions and take action to enhance their own well-being and the well-being of  those around them. Building on the knowledge and skills gained in Year 9 and 10 Health  Education, they will be encouraged to develop a positive, responsible attitude to their own  well-being, and respect, care and concern for other people and the environment, by thinking  critically about issues that impact well-being.  

Possible Pathways: Health Level 2 

Credits available: 15 Achievement Standard credits 

Exclusions: None

HEALTH EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 2 and 3 

Course Course Description: Level 2 and 3 Health Education builds on the knowledge that  students have gained in Level 1 Health Education, focusing on health issues relevant to  adolescent well-being. Students further develop their ability to think critically about  situations that impact the well-being of individuals, other people, relationships, and whole  communities. Students will engage in learning related to the topics in mental health and  resiliency, gender and sexuality, promoting health issues in a school sector, analysing NZ  health issues, identifying health practices currently used in NZ and ethical issues in relation  to well-being. With LAH approval, students are able to take this course without having done  Level 1 Health. 

Possible Pathways: Health related subjects and careers 

Credits available: 15 Level 2 credits (Internal and External) / 15 Level 3 credits (Internal only) Exclusions: TBC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 1 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an authentic Physical Educational journey.  We will enhance physical skills, knowledge and attitudes through a year long historical Aotearoa Physical Education experience.  Starting with what Physical Education would have been like pre colonisation, then the impact of Pakeha on Physical Education.  We then look at the influence of America towards sport and finish with embracing the Pacifica contribution towards Physical activity.

Possible Pathways: Physical Education, Outdoor Education & Health Level 2 

Credits available: 20 Achievement Standard credits (2 x 5 credit internal standards and 2 x 5 credit external standards)

Exclusions: None

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 2 & 3 Options

NOTE : At both level 2 and 3 Physical Education you have the option to do either

1. “Leadership and Performance” OR 

2. “Staying Active”

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: LEVEL 2- Leadership and Performance 

Course Description: This is an academic and physically demanding course that follows on  from level one Physical Education. Students will not only learn about biophysical principles  related to training and skill development but also participate in a meaningful training  programme. Students will learn about leadership strategies and put these into practice, as  well as evaluating school and societal sport. 

Possible Pathways: Physical Education level 3 

Credits available: 24 Achievement Standard credits

Exclusions: Cannot do this and Physical Education: Staying Active

                                                        Or

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 2- Staying Active 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is for students to be active. A combination of  unit and achievement standards. This will be a Physical education course, which follows on  from Level one Physical Education.. Students will learn through movement and doing as well  as developing leadership through Social Responsibility. 

Possible Pathways: Physical Education level 3 

Credits available:  24 Achievement & Unit Standard credits

Exclusions: Cannot do this and Physical Education: Performance and Leadership

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: NCEA 3- Leadership and Performance 

Course Description: This course is designed for students to further develop leadership skills  within physical activity and to examine physical activity within New Zealand and the  impact that this has on the community. Students will develop the ability to analyse skills,  evaluate training programmes and to demonstrate high quality movement. This is the  final step in our high performance pathway. 

Possible Pathways: Physical Education pathways 

Credits available:  22 Level 3 Credits from Achievement Standards 

Exclusions: Cannot do this with Physical Education: Staying Active

Or

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 3- Staying Active 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is for students to be active. A combination of  unit and achievement standards. Designed for students who enjoy the practical side of  Physical Education. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their coaching skills. 

Possible Pathways: Sporting, Physical Education and fitness pathways 

Credits available: 22 Level 3 Achievement & Unit Standard credits 

Exclusions: Cannot do this and PE: Performance and Leadership 


OUTDOOR EDUCATION: NCEA LEVEL 2 and 3- Connecting with Place, Community and Nature 

Course Description: This is a combined course with Mana College and Papa Taiao Earthcare. It provides students with a practical element of “getting out and about”, exploring, discovering, appreciating and revitalising local nature/place. Where students are encouraged and immersed into the local environment so they can establish meaningful and real connections with their place, including making connections with Ngāti Toa iwi, places and taonga. This course aims to establish connection to the whenua  by encouraging rangatahi to act through community projects that restore and revitalise the natural world we live in.  Students also have the opportunity to establish friendships with students from other local schools who also take part in this course.

Possible Pathways: Yr12s - Level 3 Outdoor Education and/or Physical Education courses.  Yr13s - Environmental and Outdoor Education based tertiary courses & vocations 

Credits available:  A combination of Unit and Achievement Standard credits at Level 2 or 3 totalling to 20-25 credits at each level.

Exclusions: This course can’t be taken with the Physical Education: Leadership module