Year 12 7OED – Outdoor Education (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Why this course:
This course is fun, challenging and involves a range of new skills, experiences and opportunities to learn practical and physical skills as well as an awareness of self and others. It is a chance to become involved with the outdoors for the first time or continue to build on skills and knowledge from prior camps and experiences.
Course information:
Students will learn about:
- Kayaking – Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
- Snowcraft – Remarkables snow camp.
- Bushcraft/Tramping (day tramps and an overnight tramp and camp in Mt Aspiring National Park).
- Conservation issues.
- Weather studies.
- Increasing self-confidence and esteem.
- Safety – learn good outdoor safety as it relates to self and others.
- Relationships – sharing experiences and developing awareness of others around you and leadership skills.
The course includes numerous kayaking practicals in Term 1. There are two multi-day trips in Term 2 and 3.
This course leads to:
Level 3 Outdoor Education (8OED).
Please note this is a vocational pathways course that does not lead to a university entrance (UE) approved course at Level 3.
Prerequisites
A commitment to trying new activities and being challenged. It is expected that you participate in every practical trip/experience unless there are exceptional circumstances. Entry is at the discretion of the HoLA.
Pathway
Please note this is a vocational pathways course that does not lead to a university entrance (UE) approved course at Level 3.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Participate in a day tramp
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Demonstrate basic movement skills and build a snow shelter on low-angled mountain terrain
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity