Rotorua Lakes High School Rotorua Lakes High School

Year 10 Advanced Physical Education

10APE
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Shelford.

Recommended Prior Learning

Must have achieved within the level or above in four or more Physical Education units at Year 9.



10APE is an extension from core PE in Year 10 and supports students who are looking at opting into senior levels of Physical Education, primarily Sports Science in future years.  This course is designed to take a closer look at topics such as:  Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology, teaching the fundamental principles that are commonly used throughout senior PE.  

This course is an academic option which is primarily taught in a practical setting and supported with theory based learning around each set of biophysical principles.  

This course is highly recommended for anyone wanting to potentially take Sports Science in senior school. 



Departments:

Physical Education


Pathway

NCEA Level 1 Sport Science