Scholarship Physical Education & Health
S-PHE Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss H. West, Mr M. Amies.
Recommended Prior LearningPathway of either Senior Physical or Health Education is beneficial but not required.
Format of the Assessment
Candidates produce a report that critically evaluates one or more aspects of one document selected from the list below.
- Overview of Youth Health NZ 2024
- The Child and Youth Strategy 2024-27
- NZ Active NZ: Participation Trends 2017-2023
- Sport NZ Strategic Plan 2024-2028
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.
Click the links for more information:
https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/NCEA/Scholarships/Scholarship-subjects/2025-Assessment-specifications/2025-Scholarship-Health-and-Physical-Education-assessment-specifications.pdf
This is a restricted entry course - approval by the Faculty Leader may be required.
Faculties:
Physical Education, Scholarship
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