13OED
Year 13 Outdoor Education
This course requires 1 option.
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Content:
There are a total of 4 credits that overlap with Year 13 Physical Education. Students are able to take both subjects and can choose the best mark. Students will be expected to complete approximately 18 credits from the list below.
This course is designed for those who are passionate about the outdoors and keen to develop their leadership skills. The course is a combination of both practical and theory where students have the opportunity to be hands on with planning, teaching, managing risk and running activities. The course will include; sea kayaking, tramping/navigation, water activities and SCUBA diving.
Skills:
• Outdoor technical skills for adventure in a variety of different environments
• Enhance ability to think critically and take critical action
• Analysing risk management strategies and develop their views and understanding of these systems.
• Identify leadership roles and identify appropriate situations for the use of those roles
Teacher in Charge
Pathway
2020
This is a university approved course. There are 15 credits available from the Physical Education subject area.
Contributions and Equipment
$350.00 voluntary donation to cover the use of the mini bus, additional instructors for Health and Safety requirements, as well as course materials. This includes payment for trips and camps but does not include food for any of the trips.
Note: If insufficient donations are received to make this course viable, alternative activities may be substituted or the course may need to be withdrawn
1 1B5 Exercise Book
1 Set of thermals. Talk to your teacher before purchasing.
1 Pair of sturdy shoes - Talk to your teacher before purchasing
All specialist safety equipment will be provided for each activity.
The $350 voluntary donation does not cover the PADI SCUBA diving course. Students will be required to pay an additional $300 for this part of the course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry. Students should have a reasonable level of fitness and will need to pass a confidence aquatic skills test at the start of the course. Students will also need to be prepared to participate in a range of water and land based activities.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91502 v2 | Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91501 v2 | Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91504 v2 | Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91505 v2 | Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| U.S. 19428 v2 | Prepare for sea kayaking and demonstrate sea kayaking skills in sheltered sea conditions | 3 |
I |
10 |
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| U.S. 26249 v1 | Demonstrate bush-walking knowledge and skills | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 28392 v1 | SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres | 3 |
I |
7 |
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Total Credits |
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