Level 1 Outdoor Education - Kayaking, Tramping, Low & High Ropes, Ziplining.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Quilty.
Outdoor Education is classroom based and provides practical learning experiences in outdoor activities and opportunities for personal development through adventure and challenge. This course will also aim to develop initiative and leadership skills through accepting responsibility, decision making and coping with adversity. This course will include Kayaking, Tramping & Navigation, Low Ropes and High Ropes, Zip Lining.
Recommended Prior Learning
A keen interest in Outdoor Education. A positive attitude & behaviour, ability to work safely and co-operatively within a group in challenging outdoor situations. HOF & HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost: approx $700 TBC. This may vary.
Due to the significant cost of this course please discuss this with Mr Walter or Miss Quilty.
Days out of School: maximum of 10 days. This course will include an overnight camp(s) and also the possibility of some weekend or holiday time.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning
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Participate in low ropes course activities
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Demonstrate safe practices for participation in high ropes course activities
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Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water
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Demonstrate paddling a craft on flat water
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Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the environment
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Physical Education 1.1 - Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence own participation
Pathway Tags
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Diver, Event Manager, Sports Coach/Official, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Primary School Teacher, Recreation Co-ordinator, Holiday Park Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser,
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.