13 Outdoor Education 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Darren Whitehead.
Course Content
This course involves both theory and practical lessons. The lessons will be a combination of classroom based theory and activities based in an outdoor environment.
Units of work
- Independence - students practice the state of being independent while preparing for and participating in a surf camp
- Judgement - students practice making considered decisions or coming to sensible conclusions while preparing for and completing the Whanganui Journey.
- Perseverance - students practice persisting in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success by preparing for and completing a timed mountain biking circuit.
- Reliability - students practice the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement while preparing for and completing a three day Adventure Race.
- Creativity - students practice the use of imagination or original ideas to create a personal outdoor pursuit based event.
- Perspective & Gratitude - students take in the big picture view through a Solo camping experience designed to help you show gratitude.
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Pathway
A side effect of the rise of technology is that it’s made skills like communication, leadership, and cultural intelligence more important than ever. Recently, employers have started valuing these things more and the degree is no longer king. Soft skills and emotional intelligence, is not something a machine can replicate.
Students who complete Outdoor Education to Level 3 will develop their key attributes to a high level. This is often what makes them more employable, as the subject has a strong emphasis on attitude, aptitude, ambition, aspiration and attendance.
This course is university approved, and may lead to tertiary study for those wishing to make a career in areas linked with the outdoors. Possible jobs include Outdoor Instructor or Guide, Teacher, Challenge Course Facilitator, Environmental Educator, Event Co-ordinator, jobs in conservation, in the tourism sector (including business and marketing), and in outdoor equipment retail.
Prerequisites
To qualify for 13 Outdoor Education the following prerequisites must be met:
1. At least 28 points from the four Achievement Standards from 12OE3 (excludes US32835).
The 28 points are allocated through the NZQA grade score marking allocation.
Grade score marking recognises the quality of evidence within each grade. Grades can show an upper and lower result in a grade.
2. Paid 12OE3 course costs in full
OR HoD approval
Please note: there are limited places available in this course and therefore a students performance in Year 12 and an interview with the Head of Department may be required to determine final selection.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13OE1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $700
Please contact the school (HoD Outdoor Education/Dean/Mentor teacher) if payment of this course cost is a barrier.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 12
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
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