Teacher in Charge:
Recommended Prior LearningAn average of Merit from all Year 11 assessments related to Physical Education.
Objectives
Content
Term 1
A ball of a time. Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
Students develop skill using the following content:
functional anatomy, for example: the movement of bones at joints by major muscles and the description of the joint action
biomechanical principles, for example: stability, levers and projectile motion, inertia, force, force summation, momentum, balance, centre of mass, and basic performance appraisal
skill learning, for example: types of practice, stages of learning, and factors affecting learning
sport psychology, for example, self-talk, visualisation, mental rehearsal, routines, arousal control, goal setting, confidence, and concentration.
Term 2
Improving Performance/Improving Wellbeing. This unit of work involves students demonstrating their understanding of the application of Biophysical Principles to training for the 6km Tough Guy/Tough Gal event.
Students will learn how to apply Biophysical Principles to their training for the 6km Tough Guy/Tough Gal event.
Students will experience and observe the effects of Biophysical Principles, and become acquainted with the principles and methods of training in movement contexts.
Biophysical Principles that relate to training for physical activity include:
Principles and methods of training, and may include:
Aspects of Exercise Physiology
Aspects of Sport Psychology.
Principles and methods of training may include but are not limited to:
Frequency
Intensity
Duration
Overload
Specificity
Reversibility
Diminishing returns
Continuous and interval training
Fartlek
Flexibility training
Resistance training
Plyometrics.
Exercise Physiology may include but is not limited to:
Energy systems
Respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Muscular systems.
Students develop their own training programme for the Tough Guy/Tough Gal event by applying the Biophysical principles they learn during this unit of work.
Term 3
Badminton coaching and practical assessment.
Self, Others and Society Unit of Work - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a physical activity selected by the student.
Examine the significance of the physical activity for you (self).
Examine the significance of the physical activity for others (this may include for example friends, family or whanau).
Examine the significance of the physical activity for society (this could include your local community, school, iwi, region, New Zealand, or even the world).
Examine critically involves explaining the interrelationship between relevant sociological factors and the significance of a physical activity for self, others and society by:
- Identifying assumptions.
- Identifying who is advantaged and disadvantaged.
- Considering pros and cons.
- Making judgements and providing supporting evidence.
Significance for self, others and society is derived from sociological factors and issues such as:
Societal
Political
Economic
Environmental
Ethical
Cultural
Historical.
Term 4
Completion of Social Responsibility Unit of Work.
Completion of Self, Others and Society Unit of Work.
Year 13 Physical Education Guideline(s):
A Merit grade or higher in four of the assessed Level 2 Standards.
Students must also have attained an Achieved grade or higher in Achievement Standard 91329 (2.3).
Discretion of Faculty Leader.
13 Outdoor Education, 13 Physical Education
Career PathwaysDiversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Chemist, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Entertainer, Flooring Installer, Urban/Regional Planner, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Diver, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Dairy Farmer, Dentist, Sports Coach/Official, Driller, Fencer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Naturopath, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Model, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Parking Officer, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Support Worker
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $23.00 Workbook.
Associated Costs: $160 Activity fee, Tough Guy/Gal entry fee, transport costs, Badminton coaching, Outdoor Education day trips.