Rosmini College
NCEA Level 2 Academic Physical Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Hill.
Level 2 Academic Physical Education is a course where students 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 lenses. These concepts are applied across various physical activity contexts but students should be clear, that this is a mostly theory-based course.
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.
Akonga will also develop an ability to be critical of how physical activity opportunities are administered, and how different experiences can lead to varied outcomes for individuals and groups in NZ and around the world.
Although having some physical/practical aspects, students entering into this course must be 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.
Please email [email protected] for a detailed course outline, or if you have any questions.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills
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Physical Education 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
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 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.
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