12APD

NCEA Level 2 Academic Physical Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Hill.

Level 2 Academic Physical Education is a course with an increased amount of theoretical content.

Students who participate in this subject will learn about and apply key concepts associated with Biophysical Principles and Socio-cultural Ideas. Biomechanics, training theory, functional anatomy, sociology, skill acquisition, and sports psychology are all examined through social, political, economic, environmental, cultural, and historical lense. These concepts are applied across various physical activity contexts. 

It is expected that students participating in this subject will be able to evaluate the positive and negative impacts of physical activity on society whilst also developing an awareness of how to apply key ideas to physical development. They will also develop an ability to be critical of how physical activity opportunities are administered and how different experiences can lead to different outcomes for individuals and groups.

Although having some physical/practical aspects, it is important that students entering into this course are aware that there is a significant theory component to 12APD, teachers will create manageable checkpoints and provide ongoing feedback to ensure students are working towards success in all assessments. 12APD is 100% Internally assessed in 2024. 

Recommended Prior Learning

It is hoped (but not essential) that students have completed the Year 10 Sports Science and either the Year 11 Academic Physical Education or Year 11 Outdoor Education courses. Students will need to have a genuine interest in the academics surrounding physical activity to gain success in 12APD.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91328 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91329 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91331 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2024 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2023. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2024 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.