2OED

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Smith.

In this course, students will apply classroom-based learning activities to an outdoor environment. They will gain an appreciation for the outdoors while participating in a range of outdoor activities. The activities will include tramping, camping, navigation, and appropriate gear and food in the outdoors. The focus will be on developing their own skills in these activities as well as learning about risk management and leadership.

This course can lead to certificates, diplomas, and degrees in sport, recreation, physical education, outdoor education and sustainability. The purpose and design of this course is to give students an opportunity to learn in, through, and about a variety of outdoor activities. Some potential career pathways could be in adventure tourism, secondary and tertiary teaching, outdoor education centres, working as a fitness instructor or as a personal trainer in centres or for corporate groups, environmental and conservation groups (including the Department of Conservation and others).



Course Overview

Term 2
Camp 1 - Hunua

Term 3
Camp 2 - Tawharanui

Who would be interested in this course?

Students who have successfully achieved Year 11 PE Achievement Standard 1.1 (AS90962), and attend a pre-course meeting with relevant staff regarding the requirements of outdoor education. An interest in the Outdoors is essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Donation towards the 3 overnight camps will be approximately $135

Pathway

Outdoor instructor
Adventure tourism
Outdoor guide

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20159 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32835 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32840 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91332 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0