Hagley Community College Hagley Community College

12 Physical Education (12PED)

12PED
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Bridget Fairweather.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Open entry but must be willing to be physically active in competitive situations


12 Physical Education 

This course builds on your understanding of how biophysical principles impact performance, as well as learning how to run a sporting event and participate responsible in competitive sporting situations.

Course Components

  • Learn and apply biophysical principles to improve sports performance 
  • Improve performance and social responsibility in competitive sporting contexts
  • Run and evaluate a physical activity event
  • Analyse technical performance by applying biophysical principles



Course Overview

Term 1
Develop Ultimate Frisbee skills and demonstrate social responsibility in games

Term 2
Develop korfball skills and participate in training programme to enhance performance in korfball games

Term 3
Contribute to the organisation of a recreation event in school. Apply principles of biomechanics and skill learning to learn an unfamiliar skill

Term 4
Apply principles of biomechanics and skill learning to learn an unfamiliar skill

Learning Areas:

Physical Education


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 19 credits