Level 1 Physical Education (L1PED)

Overview

Pupils contemplating this course should enjoy the challenges and variety of sport and physical activity. The course combines practical and theoretical aspects and pupils need to be prepared to work equally diligently at both theoretical and practical components. 

In 2023, students were part of the pilot programme for the new NCEA standards. The practical sessions were widely varied with lots of opportunities to experience different activities. In 2024 there was a focus on ultimate frisbee and adapted games (goalball) along with a wide variety of participation activities such as wheelchair basketball, martial arts and trampolining. 

The aim in Physical Education is to do as much learning as possible in practical settings. It is important to note that reading and writing are also a very important part of the teaching and learning for this course. We try to have three practical classes and one theory class per week if possible.

With new NCEA standards there are two internally assessed standards and two externally assessed standards.

What will I learn?

You will cover the practical and theoretical aspects of physical education. Your major areas of study will include:

• • Learning and applying strategies to improve at different games and activities.

  • Learning to work with others, engaging in interpersonal skills and achieving group cohesion

  • Learning how movement affects your Hauora (well being)

  • Looking at how biophysical, sociocultural and Te Ao Maori influences have an effect on movement in Aotearoa.

What should I have done already?

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Assessment outline

Note that three of the four achievement standards will be offered with one to be omitted. A total of 15 level one credits will be available in this course.