Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 9 Physical Education

9PED
Course Description

The Year 9 Physical Education Programme is about engaging students in key learning through movement activities. We aim to keep Physical Education as active as possible and teach the school values, as well as the importance of Hauora (total wellbeing) throughout the year.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Term 1: Two topics: Attitudes and Values as well as Water Safety.
  • Leadership.
  • Term 2: Two topics: Movement for life as well as Māori Takaro. 
  • Developing a growth mindset.
  • Term 3: Invasion games.
  • Effective communication. 
  • Term 4: Two topics: Striking/Fielding/Catching as well as Sweat and Swim.
  • Collaboration. 


  • Citizenship.

  • Movement skills in a range of contexts.

  • Cultural responsiveness.


Year Levels/Departments:

Physical Education




			
					
					Resources Required
										
Swimming togs and towel, WGHS PE uniform.