FIT

Fitness Education (FIT)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Bridget Fairweather.

12/13 Fitness Studies 

In this course you will improve your understanding and application of a variety of methods of training to improve sporting performance. 

Course Components 

  • Implement a personal exercise plan with a weights room component
  • Improve cardiovascular endurance and performance in a 4 or 8km run
  • Learn and apply biophysical principles to a training programme to improve performance


  • Participate in a variety of activities aimed to improve multiple fitness components

Course Overview

Semester 1
Introduce resistance training emphasising technique and design targeting personal goals
Engage in a cardiovascular endurance training programme working towards a 4km or 8km run
Participate in circuit and interval training to improve fitness components
Understand human anatomy and physiological responses as it relates to exercise

Recommended Prior Learning

Must be willing to be active and committed to a high intensity training programme

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Must wear appropriate clothing/shoes for physical activity as set by teacher

Assessment Information

Possible credits:
Internal: 16 Level 3 credits (12 unit standard and 4 achievement standard)

(Some overlap credits with 13PED, 13OEX)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 30447 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomical structures and physiological responses to exercise


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30636 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the human body and its movement during exercise and stretching


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 7
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0