Health & Physical Education

Health Education

This course provides further opportunities to extend knowledge and understanding in Health Education, and builds naturally on many aspects of Year 11 Health and Physical Education. It is suitable for those looking for a people oriented career pathway. Increasingly there are many job opportunities in the health sector such as guidance, social work, occupational therapy and nursing.

Physical Education

Physical Education is the study of human movement and the role and significance of physical activity in society. It takes knowledge of the human body and applies it to a number of sporting contexts, as well as personal development. This course leads to many opportunities in sport, recreation, leisure and the health industry. A large number of our students use this subject as a springboard to medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sport science and teaching. This course is theory orientated with practical work supporting theory work.

Within Health and Physical Education, students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to maintain personal health and foster successful relationships with others. Teachers support students by providing a kete of strategies to help them as they take increasing responsibility for their own well-being and the well-being of their communities. Students develop resilience, perseverance and a sense of personal and social responsibility.

Learning through movement.

All students in Years 9 and 10 participate in Health and Physical Education. The goal of the Health and Physical Education Department is to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and opportunities that will enable them to develop and maintain a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. Physical Education is divided into seven key themes that form the basis
of the programme in Years 9 and 10.

• Movement
• Risk and Challenge
• Striking
• Invasion
• Theory
• Social Responsibility
• Health Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a 4 hours per week course covering practical and theoretical aspects of Health and Physical Education.

1. Physical Education focuses on practical development of skills, factors affecting skill development, participation and exercise science.
2. Health Education focuses on strategies for promoting positive health, within the contexts of drug education, sexuality and well being.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will involve a more detailed investigation into aspects of Health Education and its impact on both the individual and society. While the focus of Year 11 was primarily the individual, Level 2 has strong community/society emphasis. The course has a strong focus on adolescent health issues such as body image; drug use/abuse; safety in relationships including abuse/harassment/discrimination; mental health including stress and change, loss and grief; sexuality and social justice. This knowledge is extended into taking action to enhance wellbeing (a concept considered in Year 11).

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will involve a more detailed investigation into aspects of physical education, sport, the individual and society.

The course consists of modules in:

• Sports Science and Skill Development (Anatomy, Biomechanics and Skill Learning Theory)
• Olympic History
• Leadership and Teaching in Primary Schools
• Participate in two practical opportunities assessed against National practical standards.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Outdoor Recreation Skills course provides a challenging programme to cater for a wide range of students. Participants
will have the opportunity to:

• Show leadership
• Plan and organise activities
• Challenge themselves
• Grow in confidence
• Experience outdoor recreation
• Learn new skills
• Find out more about themselves
• Co-operate in a team situation
• Gain qualifications
• Have fun in the outdoors!

The course will be delivered through a mixture of theory and practical lessons, generally followed by a two to three day
assessment camp. The areas of study students will experience are:

• Risk Management
• Kayaking
• Bushcraft
• First Aid
• Tramping
• Camping
• Orienteering
• Snow Craft
• Rock Climbing
• Mountainbiking (must be able to source a bike)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will involve extending concepts and principles learned at NCEA Level 2. Further, it provides an opportunity to apply this knowledge to performance improvement in self or others.

Students at NCEA Level 3 will be expected to:

• Plan, implement and review a personalised training programme based on a selected, assessed, practical activity.
• Investigate the role of physical activity as a young person and how this may impact on future involvement in physical
  activity.
• Appraise skill performance using principles of biomechanics and functional anatomy.
• Examine a current physical activity, trend or issue impacting on New Zealand society.
• Participate in two practical opportunities assessed against National practical standards.