Te Ao Maori
What are the 3 te ao māori concepts taught for this assessment?
Tatu, Tuakana Teina and Puūrākau
How does the principle of balance and stability apply when a player is defending the tupu in Kī-o-Rahi?
When defending the tupu, players must maintain a low centre of gravity and a wide base of support to stay balanced while reacting quickly to attackers. This improves stability and allows them to stay on their feet while moving laterally or adjusting to sudden changes in direction.
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Good balance helps players stay upright and controlled when catching the ball while running, dodging, or changing direction. It prevents falls and allows for a quick transition into passing, running, or defending without losing momentum or control.
How many teams play in a game of Kī-o-Rahi and what are they called?
Kī-o-Rahi is played between two teams: Kioma and Taniwha. Each team has different roles and ways to score points, and they switch roles at halftime.
What are some influences on particiption?
personal interests including; confidence, physical ability , enjoyment
social influences including family, friends
cultural connections such as values, identity, tradition,
biophysical aspects involving physical fitness, skill improvement or acquisition, and injury prevention.
How can the concept of tuakana teina be seen in how Kī-o-Rahi is played or taught?
In Kī-o-Rahi, this can be demonstrated when older or more skilled players support and guide newer players, sharing knowledge and building whanaungatanga (relationships).
In Kī-o-Rahi, how is force summation used when throwing the ball to tag the tupu or pass to a teammate?
Force summation involves using multiple body parts in a coordinated sequence—from legs to hips, torso, arms, and wrists—to generate maximum power and accuracy in a throw. In Kī-o-Rahi, this helps players throw the ball harder and more precisely to score or pass effectively.
What is the main objective for the Taniwha team?
The Taniwha team scores by throwing the ball at the central target, called the tupu, from outside the designated zone. Their goal is to hit the tupu as many times as possible to earn points.
What is the link between participation and enjoyment?
Interest and enjoyment: People are more likely to participate if they find the activity fun or meaningful.
What is the pūrākau behind the game of Kī-o-Rahi, and why is it important to the game’s purpose and design?
The pūrākau of Kī-o-Rahi is the story of Rahi and his journey to rescue his wife, Tiarakurapakewai, after she was kidnapped. The zones of the field and the roles players take on (Taniwha and Kioma) represent parts of this story. Knowing the pūrākau helps players understand the cultural significance of the game and play with deeper respect and intention.
How does projectile motion affect how players throw the ball at the tupu to score points in Kī-o-Rahi?
Projectile motion describes the curved path the ball follows when thrown. Players must judge the angle, speed, and height of their throw to ensure the ball arcs accurately toward the tupu. Understanding this helps with scoring and making tactical plays during the game.
What is the main objective for the Kioma team?
The Kioma team scores by running the ball around the outer zones (called te ao) and then touching the pou (marker posts) before placing the ball in the pāwero (a zone near the tupu) to earn points.
How does confidence and building abilities impact participation in movement?
Confidence and skill level: Feeling competent encourages ongoing involvement; fear of failure or injury can reduce participation.
Health and physical ability: Physical fitness, injury status, or disabilities can impact willingness or ability to take part.
How is the concept of tātū (negotiation) reflected in how Kī-o-Rahi is played or set up?
Tātū plays a key role before the game starts, when teams come together to negotiate and agree on rules, zones, and gameplay variations. This ensures fairness and mutual understanding, and reflects the Māori value of resolving things through kōrero and cooperation.
How can understanding force summation help improve a player’s long-distance passing in Kī-o-Rahi?
By applying force summation, players can increase the distance and speed of their passes. Using larger muscle groups first (like the legs and core) and then transferring force through the smaller muscles (arms and wrists) in a smooth motion results in stronger, more effective throws across the field.
How do the boundaries and zones on the Kī-o-Rahi field influence gameplay and strategy for both teams?
This layout requires strategic movement, quick decision-making, and spatial awareness to avoid penalties and maximise scoring opportunities.
How do others impact our participation?
Family and friends: Support, encouragement, or participation by peers can boost motivation.
Team dynamics: Feeling part of a team or group influences ongoing involvement, especially in team sports like Kī-o-Rahi.
What do all 3 concepts mean?
tatu- means to negotiate eg game rules to ensure game play runs smoothly & fairly
tuakana teina - refers to the relationship between an older/more experienced person (tuakana) and a younger/less experienced person (teina)
pūrākau - the story, Knowing the pūrākau helps players understand the cultural significance of the game and play with deeper respect and intention.
In Kī-o-Rahi, how might a player use balance and stability, force summation, and projectile motion all at once when trying to score by hitting the tupu?
To score by hitting the tupu, a player first needs balance and stability to stay steady while aiming and preparing to throw, especially if they’re being defended or moving quickly. They then use force summation by building power from their legs, hips, and arms in a smooth sequence to throw the ball strongly. Finally, they apply projectile motion by choosing the right angle, height, and force so the ball travels in a curved path and hits the tupu accurately.
Q: How can Kī-o-Rahi support and reflect Te Ao Māori values in a school or sports setting?
Kī-o-Rahi fosters key values such as manaakitanga (care for others), whanaungatanga (relationships), and kotahitanga (unity). By practicing concepts like tuakana-teina, respecting tapu, understanding pūrākau, and engaging in tātū, students learn and embody tikanga Māori through action.
Why is knowing how to move our bodies important for participation and performance?
Skill and technique: Understanding and mastering movement principles like balance, force summation, and projectile motion can improve confidence and performance.
Injury prevention and recovery: Knowledge of safe movement helps sustain participation over time.