St John's College - Physical Education . . .
STAFFING
Mr Jason Pearson. HOD PE & TIC Sport. Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 & Year 13 Physical Education.
Mr Chris Hansen. Forest Dean. Year 9, Year 10, Year 12 Physical Education Year 11 Maths
Mr Damien Whitten. Colin Dean. Year 9, Year 10, Year 12 Physical Education, Year 9 & 11 religious Education, Basketball Institute.
Mr Jason Pearson. HOD PE & TIC Sport. Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 & Year 13 Physical Education.
Mr Chris Hansen. Forest Dean. Year 9, Year 10, Year 12 Physical Education Year 11 Maths
Mr Damien Whitten. Colin Dean. Year 9, Year 10, Year 12 Physical Education, Year 9 & 11 religious Education, Basketball Institute.
JUNIOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 9 Physical Education Programme
Due to the number of contact hours within yr9 Physical Education (3 classes per 7 day rotation) the focus of the subject area is to create active, safe supportive environments where students are able to challenge themselves in a variety of physical activities and environments.
The focus is upon active participation where life-long habits and appreciation for physical activity are developed. The values and Habits of a St Johns Man are extremely evident and valuable to the year 9 programme
The Sports Institute provides an additional pathway for the Elite athletes within the sporting codes of Cricket, Basketball, Rugby, Football Canoe Polo and Golf. This allows higher level skill to be developed with other well skilled athletes and under the guidance of highly qualified coaching staff.
Class Structure / Course Content
Gymnastics: Exploring movement
Fitness: X Country, Circuit training, Fitness testing
Large Ball Skills: Football, Basketball
Striking: Volleyball, Padda Tennis
Modified Games: SJC Rules, Ki O Rahi, Invasion games
Year 9 Physical Education Programme
Due to the number of contact hours within yr9 Physical Education (3 classes per 7 day rotation) the focus of the subject area is to create active, safe supportive environments where students are able to challenge themselves in a variety of physical activities and environments.
The focus is upon active participation where life-long habits and appreciation for physical activity are developed. The values and Habits of a St Johns Man are extremely evident and valuable to the year 9 programme
The Sports Institute provides an additional pathway for the Elite athletes within the sporting codes of Cricket, Basketball, Rugby, Football Canoe Polo and Golf. This allows higher level skill to be developed with other well skilled athletes and under the guidance of highly qualified coaching staff.
Class Structure / Course Content
- Students participate in PE in their core class. ( Co, Fo, Rw RG)
- Compulsory for all year 9 students
- 3 periods every 7 day rotation
Gymnastics: Exploring movement
Fitness: X Country, Circuit training, Fitness testing
Large Ball Skills: Football, Basketball
Striking: Volleyball, Padda Tennis
Modified Games: SJC Rules, Ki O Rahi, Invasion games
SENIOR PROGRAMME
H.O.D. Mr J. Pearson
Physical Education is a recommended in many careers and tertiary studies, for example: Physiotherapy, Physical Education Teacher, Personal Trainer, Coach, Sports Administration, Nutritionist, Sport Development, Sports Psychology, Sports Science, Outdoor Education, Sports History, Referencing, Massage, Sports Analysis, Sports Media.
Physical Education will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the human body, as it relates to movement and performance. Students will gain an appreciation of the contribution that physical activity has to the development of healthy living. Students have the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of physical activities, in a variety of contexts. Students will also be able to develop their interpersonal skills in a variety of settings.
Course Entry Requirements:
Level 1 Entry approved on selection process based upon performance in Year 9/10 PE discretion of HOD PE & Deans.
Level 2: Physical Education
At least 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 or at the discretion of HOD Physical Education.
Level 3: 14 Credits NCEA Level 2 Physical
Education, or at the discretion of HOD Physical Education.
LEVEL 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Year 11 Physical Education course contributes 20 credits towards the Level 1 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) and is covered in Six Modules of work
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
90962 | Participate actively in a variety of physical activities & explain factors that influence own participation | 5 | Internal
90963 | Demonstrate understanding of the function of the body as it relates to the performance of physical activity | 5 | Internal
90964 | Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of physical activity | 3 | Internal
90966 | Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group & explain how these skills impact on others | 4 | Internal
90967 | Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity & describe the outcomes | 3 | Internal
LEVEL 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Year 12 Physical Education course contributes 27 credits towards the Level 2 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Students will acquire knowledge that will be used in a variety of practical sessions. The course involves 40 per cent practical and 60 per cent theory.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91327 | Examine the role & significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand | 3 | Internal
91328 | Demonstrate understanding of how & why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills | 5 | Internal
91329 | Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principle to training for physical activity | 4 | Internal
91330 | Perform physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal
91331 | Examine the significance for self, others & society of a sporting event, physical activity or festival | 4 | Internal
91332 | Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group | 4 | Internal
91333 2.7 | Analyse the application of Risk Management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity |3| Internal
LEVEL 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 13 Physical Education course contributes 19 credits towards the Level 3 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA). The course has a high element of practical application where students are expected to put the knowledge they have gained from NCEA 2 into practical situations.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91498 3.1 | Evaluate physical activity and devise strategies for life long well being | 4 | Internal
91500 3.3 | Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme | 4 | nternal
91501 3.4 | Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal
91504 3.7 | Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety managements strategies | 3 | Internal
91789 3.9 | Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome | 4 | Internal
H.O.D. Mr J. Pearson
Physical Education is a recommended in many careers and tertiary studies, for example: Physiotherapy, Physical Education Teacher, Personal Trainer, Coach, Sports Administration, Nutritionist, Sport Development, Sports Psychology, Sports Science, Outdoor Education, Sports History, Referencing, Massage, Sports Analysis, Sports Media.
Physical Education will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the human body, as it relates to movement and performance. Students will gain an appreciation of the contribution that physical activity has to the development of healthy living. Students have the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of physical activities, in a variety of contexts. Students will also be able to develop their interpersonal skills in a variety of settings.
Course Entry Requirements:
Level 1 Entry approved on selection process based upon performance in Year 9/10 PE discretion of HOD PE & Deans.
Level 2: Physical Education
At least 12 credits in NCEA Level 1 or at the discretion of HOD Physical Education.
Level 3: 14 Credits NCEA Level 2 Physical
Education, or at the discretion of HOD Physical Education.
LEVEL 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Year 11 Physical Education course contributes 20 credits towards the Level 1 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) and is covered in Six Modules of work
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
90962 | Participate actively in a variety of physical activities & explain factors that influence own participation | 5 | Internal
90963 | Demonstrate understanding of the function of the body as it relates to the performance of physical activity | 5 | Internal
90964 | Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of physical activity | 3 | Internal
90966 | Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group & explain how these skills impact on others | 4 | Internal
90967 | Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity & describe the outcomes | 3 | Internal
LEVEL 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Year 12 Physical Education course contributes 27 credits towards the Level 2 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Students will acquire knowledge that will be used in a variety of practical sessions. The course involves 40 per cent practical and 60 per cent theory.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91327 | Examine the role & significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand | 3 | Internal
91328 | Demonstrate understanding of how & why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills | 5 | Internal
91329 | Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principle to training for physical activity | 4 | Internal
91330 | Perform physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal
91331 | Examine the significance for self, others & society of a sporting event, physical activity or festival | 4 | Internal
91332 | Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group | 4 | Internal
91333 2.7 | Analyse the application of Risk Management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity |3| Internal
LEVEL 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 13 Physical Education course contributes 19 credits towards the Level 3 National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA). The course has a high element of practical application where students are expected to put the knowledge they have gained from NCEA 2 into practical situations.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91498 3.1 | Evaluate physical activity and devise strategies for life long well being | 4 | Internal
91500 3.3 | Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme | 4 | nternal
91501 3.4 | Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 4 | Internal
91504 3.7 | Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety managements strategies | 3 | Internal
91789 3.9 | Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome | 4 | Internal
