PED2B

NCEA L2 Physical Education B

Course Description

This course will suit those interested in pursuing an interest or career in sport and recreation. It has a strong academic focus along with a variety of practical work.

Skill Learning - What are the best ways of learning a new skill? 

Biomechanics - analyzing our movements using video. From there we investigate ways we can be more effective during exercise and sports movement 

Exercise Physiology - looking at body's responses to physical activity. How the body adapts to physical activity over time? How can we train in the most effective way? 

Coaching - leadership unit where we look at different types of leadership and apply them to coaching at St Marys

Practical (Badminton, Snow sport, Fitness training, Lawn Bowls)


Course Overview

Semester B
Skill Learning
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology - Fitness Training
Coaching
Practical (Basketball, Badminton, Lawn Bowls)

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have completed our Year 12 Physical Education semester A course (ped2A) but not required.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

All internally assessed Achievement Standards

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91328 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91329 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 13
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0