NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: L. Martin.
Outdoor Education is a Level 2 course designed for students who have a passion for outdoor activities. There is no entry requirements other than a willingness to take part in physically demanding outdoor activities which are a compulsory part of the course.
Using a range of local resources this course would allow students to gain 17 credits in a range of outdoor settings. Students would learn a range of life skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-management, self-responsibility etc.
The course will involve some co-construction with students and therefore activities and standards cannot be predetermined.
Possible activities are tramping, camping, navigation, ABL, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, sailing and rock climbing.
This course does lead to a University Entrance approved subject.
Field trips: To be confirmed.
Recommended Prior Learning
Nil but, due to the nature of the course, numbers are limited. Where required, attendance and behaviour from previous year will be used to determine placement.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The course is curriculum based so trip costs are covered by the school. For overnight trips there is an optional koha to cover accommodation costs.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
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Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
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Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
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Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Pathway Tags
Teaching, Fitness Industry, Sports Coaching, Sport and Recreation, Armed Forces, Police, Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist, Nursing, Medicine, Law, Politics, Social Sciences, Education, Diversional Therapist, Psychologist, Acupuncturist, Ambulance Officer, Anaesthetist, Biomedical Engineer, Chiropractor, Clinical Coder, Community Karitane, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Environmental Health Officer, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Health Promoter, Massage Therapist, Midwife, Natural Health Therapist, Nursing Support and Care Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pathologist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.