L2 Outdoor Education
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Blake.
This course focuses on Leadership, Risk Analysis and Management, Bush-craft Knowledge, Skill Performance and Social Responsibility. The topics include Kayaking, Orienteering, Belaying and Climbing, Camping, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Students involved in this course are expected to participate actively in all modules and demonstrate safety and risk management strategies. Students must be reliable and trustworthy and not pose a risk to themselves or others. Involvement in the college Athletics day and Swimming Sports is encouraged.
The course is a combination of theory and practical lessons. The course is 100% internally assessed. This means students must be able to complete assessed tasks in the workbooks within a set timeframe.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is dependent upon the approval of the HOD of Physical Education. Preference is given to students that have gained 12 credits in Level 1 Outdoor Education.
Subject Costs
This course will be enhanced by attendance at the following Activities: Kayak Camp - 3 days, $160, Bush Craft Camp - 2 days, $60. These cost are estimates and are subject to change. The camps are not compulsory but are beneficial to students.
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 4, Week: 3
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Physical Education 2.6 - Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3
Term: 4, Week: 3
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Physical Education 2.9 - Examine the implementation and outcome(s) of a physical activity event or opportunity
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity