9PHED

Year 9 Physical Education & Health

Course Description

This learning area is structured around the four strands: Personal Health and Physical Development, Movement Concepts and Motor Skills, Relationships with Other People, Healthy Communities and Environments.

This will be delivered through a range of contexts aiming to build confidence and capability through active involvement and participation.

In Health, the focus is on the well-being of the students themselves. Positive attitudes, behaviours and values are discussed and promoted. Topics may include;

  • Identity and well-being
  • Bullying
  • Sexuality Education
  • Building positive relationships
  • Drug education
  • Nutrition


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 Physical Education and Health

9

Open entry.

Year 10 Physical Education and Health

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Physical Education

1

Open entry, however, students must be able and willing to participate in the practical aspects of the course.

Level 2 Physical Education

2

10 credits in Level 1 PE or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Education

3

13 credits in Level 2 PE or at the discretion of the HoD.


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 Physical Education and Health

9

Open entry.

Year 10 Physical Education and Health

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Health

1

Open entry.

Level 2 Health

2

10 Level 1 Health credits or by HoD discretion. 

If new to Health, a review of English credits could be used for entry excluding Achievement Standard 90857 (Construct and deliver an oral text).

Level 3 Health

3

15 Level 2 Health credits or by HoD discretion. 

If new to Health, a review of English credits could be used for entry excluding Achievement Standard 91102 (Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text).


Pathway

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths