Scholarship Physical Education & Health
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Thompson, Mr M. Amies.
Format of the Assessment
Candidates produce a report that critically evaluates one or more aspects of one document selected from the list below.
- Child and Youth Well-being Strategy (2019).
- Every Body Active: Strategic Plan 2020-2024.
- Women and Girls Strategy.
The documents are all significant to New Zealand and are underpinned by knowledge, theories, and concepts that are embedded in the Health and Physical Education learning area. Candidates are expected to use the selected document as a platform for analysis and critical thinking of broad and relevant themes. Candidates must draw from their own learning experiences, which reflect an understanding AND application of the four underlying concepts of the Health and Physical Education learning area.
This may be evidenced through the collection of primary data and/or personal reflections.
The report must:
- Not exceed the equivalent of 26 double-spaced single-sided A4 pages.
- Have numbered pages.
- Use a font the approximate equivalent of 12 point Arial.
- Provide references in one consistent format, preferably footnotes.
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This is a restricted entry course - approval by the Faculty Leader may be required.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway of either Senior Physical or Health Education is beneficial but not required.
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.