Level 1 Physical Education Academic

Graduate Profile? (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course)
Level 1 Physical Education Academic is split into two areas. It aims to develop understanding and apply strategies to improve an individual's level of skill in a range of activities; to explore the biomechanics of movement and anatomical principles, and how they influence our body to work; to examine interpersonal skills and how we apply them in order to develop leadership; and use teamwork to build a sense of confidence, pride and determination to succeed.

Students have the opportunity to gain 20 Level 1 achievement standard credits, all of which are internally assessed. They also have the opportunity to gain Course Endorsement with Merit or Excellence in this subject. To gain an Excellence endorsement, students need to gain 14 or more credits at Excellence level. To gain a Merit endorsement, they need to gain 14 or more credits at Merit (or a combination of Merit and Excellence). Individual teachers will also give students access to their own Google Classroom site.  This is a safe digital environment for student learning that enables students to view assessments, ask online questions about work and allows students to catch up on any work/resources that are missed if absent.   It also allows research resources to be posted by both student and teacher encouraging collaborative learning. It would be advantageous if they have gained Achievement Standard 90964. 

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
Vocational Pathways is a tool that helps you to see how your strengths, interests and achievements relate to future study options and job opportunities. The pathways provide clear study options that are valued by employers and show you what employers expect you to achieve in your learning. The pathways cover six industry sectors:
Manufacturing and technology, Construction and infrastructure, Primary industries, Services industries, Social and community services and Creative industries. 

Learning outcomes/Assessment links: See standards list
NOTE: Courses may change with the review of standards at the end of each year.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)
Team work, Interpersonal skills, Leadership

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
Students will take part in the Level 1 Hike at Lake Ngātu.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?) 
Students will learn individually, in pairs and within groups. Some teaching/learning will occur through our online Google Classroom.