Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/2PED

What is this course about?
This is a University Approved Academic Subject with a full Achievement Standard course. Subject endorsements are available in this subject. There are practical components which complement the learning in this course, however, this is not a practical based course.

 Subject endorsed certificates 

If you receive 14 credits or more at a Merit level you will gain a 'NZQA Merit Endorsed Certificate in Physical Education', likewise if you get 14 or more Excellence credits you will gain a 'NZQA Excellence Endorsed Certificate in Physical Education'.

In Level Two Physical Education you will use a challenged based learning programme to explore learning in, through and about movement. You will continue to develop your knowledge within the fields of sports science and performance improvement by being guiding through the process of designing physical activity and sport specific training programmes. Motor skills will be taught through a circus context and you will also be encouraged to think critically about the personal and sociological significance of sports and physical activities.



Yr 12 PE students entered the 10km Oreaw run. They trained for a term whilst studying princples and methods of training.

What sorts of things will I do?
Personalised Training

You will apply principles and methods of training to a chosen event and then compete in this event. This may be a triathlon, road run, ocean swim, orienteering competition etc

Critically Thinking about Physical Activity and Health You will critically evaluate the relationship between physical activity and health. The benefits may be obvious to you but we will also work together to discourage the myths. 

Sports Science 

You will apply biomechanical and anatomical principles to a sporting action of your choice. You will participate in physical activity and discussion related to your project to gain a better knowledge and understanding of the application of the principles in relation to your chosen sport.

Why Does it Matter?

You will choose a sports event or festival and study it through a sociological lens. It is important to understand how these activities have a significant impact on individuals and groups within our society.



Year 12 PE students went to Blues v's Chiefs game while investigating how the Super 15 impacted themselves, those around them and society.

Frequently asked questions:
Will there be any reassessment opportunities in this subject?

No, you need to ensure you are well prepared for each assessment.

What do I need to bring to PE?

A full change of appropriate gear for practical sessions (if you are not sure what appropriate gear is please ask your teacher!).

Pens and paper, preferably a PE workbook or folder.

You may wish to bring a laptop for notetaking and access to the internet.

Do any of the Level 2 PE standards count towards UE Literacy or UE Numeracy? No unfortunately they do not count towards UE Literacy or UE Numeracy.

What do I do if I miss an assessment, need an extension, have an appeal or need to check authenticity?

There is a process for appeals on internal grades this information can be found at http://wikieducator.org/Albany_Senior_High_School/NZQA_Handbook/Appeals

All work submitted for achievement or unit standards must be your own, this information can be found at http://wikieducator.org/Albany_Senior_High_School/NZQA_Handbook/Quality_Assurance

If you miss an assessment for any reason you must fill in a Missed assessment form, (available at Reception) or http://wikieducator.org/Albany_Senior_High_School/NZQA_Handbook/Deadlines

If something has occurred and you need an extension the procedure can be found in the handbook by clicking on this link http://wikieducator.org/Albany_Senior_High_School/NZQA_Handbook/FAQs

Where will Physical Education lead?

The skills developed in Physical Education will be useful for all students and especially those who are interested in careers such as coaching, sports psychology, personal training, sports marketing and management, teaching, sports medicine, sports science, performance analysis, police, physiotherapy, outdoor instructing and much more...