3OED - Level 3 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Leijten.
Students develop independent outdoor skills and gain greater outdoor experience. There will be opportunities for industry awareness and assistant leadership.
Term 1: First Aid and Whitewater Kayaking, 3 day trip Murchison
Term 2: Plan and organise own Outdoor Adventure, 3 day trip. Rock Climbing, overnight Golden Bay
Term 3: Alpine Camp, 4 day trip Nelson Lakes
Term 4: Lead Climbing, overnight Golden Bay
Recommended Prior Learning
You will need approval from the Head of Outdoor Education to be considered for this course. Full commitment will be expected if you are successful in gaining entry to this course. This means you will attend practical lessons 1 day a week until 4.30pm and attending all overnight trips.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$470.00; Up to 17 days of camps, day trips and practical lessons.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.