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Health and Physical Education, Years 11–13

Phase 5 of Te Mātaiaho. Senior secondary content, rolling out from Year 11.

Senior Health and Physical Education

At Level 1 (Year 11) the subjects are Health Studies and Physical Education. At Levels 2 and 3 they are Health Education, Physical Education and Home Economics.

Physical Education combines practical performance with analysis of how and why people move. Health Education looks at well-being and the factors that shape it. Home Economics centres on food, nutrition and well-being.

Years 11–13 lesson and unit ideas

  • Unit

    Biomechanics of a sport skill

    Film a skill such as a netball shot or a rugby pass, analyse it with biomechanical principles, and use the findings to improve performance.

  • Unit

    A youth health issue in our community

    Investigate an issue such as vaping, weigh the personal, interpersonal and societal factors behind it, and propose ways to address it.

  • Lesson

    A nutritious meal on a budget

    Plan, cost and cook a meal for a whānau of four with seasonal produce, then evaluate it against nutrition guidelines.

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NCEA standards

Other Health and Physical Education year bands