12COS

Level 2 Coasties

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Walter.

Coasties is a Level 2 course that uses riding waves eg.surfing as the context for learning. In this course you will access standards from Physical Education and Social Sciences. This course will focus on the physical skills of riding waves, fitness for surf related sports, waves, man-made waves, plastics in the ocean, surf forecasting. This is an exciting course that will involve some trips to Waihi Beach and possibly Raglan and Whangamata. The students will also get involved and help with the Surfing for Farmers and Growers initiative which will see them build relationships with their community and help with the major issue of mental health.

Costs for this course are approximate $200 for camps (two camps at $100 each). 



Recommended Prior Learning

Students require basic water safety skills. Please check with Mr Walter for more information if you are choosing Coasties for the first time. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The two camps will also have associated costs of approximately $100 each.

Students must have a good quality full wetsuit as we surf through Winter.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90810 v3
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90813 v3
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how different personal values have implications for a sustainable future
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91331 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.5 - Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival
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. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.