PHED1

Level 1 Physical Education

Course Description

This is the foundation course for those learners who are serious in their intention to continue study of Physical Education to Level 2 and 3. Physical Education promotes the concept of ‘total well-being’ by;
· Focusing on personal health and physical development and encouraging the learner to develop self-management skills to enhance their well-being
· Development of physical skills in several sporting areas
· Developing the knowledge and interpersonal skills that will enable the learners to work effectively with others at school and in the wider community
· Enhance learner knowledge on how the body works

Description
This is a full year academic course that offers 20 achievement standard credits at Level 1. It is generally split between two practical and two theory based periods each week. Practicals involve a variety of team and individual sports.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

None specified

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. 90962 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.1 - Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence own participation
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90963 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the function of the body as it relates to the performance of physical activity
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90964 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90966 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.5 - Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90967 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.6 - Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity and describe the outcomes
3
3
3
Level: 1
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