Level 2 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Garside.
If you love learning outside the classroom, new experiences and challenges, then this course is for you. You will develop skills in a range of outdoor pursuits including kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, tramping and mountaineering. You will develop transferable leadership and risk analysis skills, as well as an appreciation for the outdoor environment. This course involves a weekly practical in class time, plus a total of 8 days out of school. The course is internally assessed, with a combination of unit & achievement standards.
Recommended Prior Learning
Proven responsibility, enthusiasm and organisational skills. This course requires total commitment and full attendance, especially for the weekly adventures. Lack of attendance will result in students not being able to go on the longer trips.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Total $450: White water kayak $200, Tramp $110, Alpine trip $40 and Rock climbing $100
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
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Demonstrate basic alpine skills on low-angled mountain terrain
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Demonstrate paddling skills on Class 2 water
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Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
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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 paddling skills on moving water
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity