OED202

Level 2 Outdoor Education: The Great NZ Outdoors - Akoranga i Waho Rua (OED202)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss N. Pollard.









In this course students will build on the basic skills learnt in Year 11 that are required to participate safely and confidently in outdoor education activities. These include risk assessment and management, analysing group processes in physical activity, and how to be socially responsible when participating in outdoor education activities. Participation in all activities will be compulsory.

We are incredibly lucky to live in a country with so many outdoor adventure experiences on our doorstep, however many of our students don’t get the opportunity to experience these adventures for a variety of reasons. Outdoor adventure is such a huge part of New Zealand culture and something we should all have the opportunity to experience. 

In Year 12 Outdoor Education, you will be exposed to more challenging outdoor education activities, such as an overnight mountain bike/camping trip, a ski/snowboard trip, and hiking in the dark. You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to participate actively and confidently in these activities. You will also continue to participate in regular mountain biking sessions as well as plan and lead an outdoor adventure for a group of younger students. 

All activities require a base level of fitness and a positive attitude. Not only will you have the opportunity to experience fun and exciting activities, you will also be learning valuable skills such as being socially responsible, understanding group processes in outdoor adventure, developing leadership skills, and assessing and managing risk in a challenging outdoor environment. 

Having the opportunity to initially experience the outdoors in a safe, school environment will give you the confidence to continue these activities out of school. The valuable, initial experience will develop knowledge and understanding of the outdoors that can be shared with family and peers.

Outdoor education is growing in NZ, the industry is becoming a focal point and more jobs are becoming available for young people. 


Course Overview

Term 1
AS 91336 Physical Education 2.10 – Analyse group processes in physical activity. 3 credits

Term 2
AS91332 Physical Education 2.6 – Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group. 4 credits.
Plan and lead an outdoor adventure for a group of younger students.

AS91330 Physical Education 2.4 – Perform a physical activity in an applied setting. 4 credits.
Participate in the Tough Gal/Guy competition or be assessed in a sport of your choice.


Term 3
AS91334 Physical Education 2.8 – Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity. 3 credits
Participate in a variety of physical activities and consistently demonstrate social responsibility during these activities.

AS90968 Physical Education 2.7 – Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity. 3 credits
Take part in a multi-day ski/snowboard trip to Mount Ruapehu. Prepare for this trip by learning about hazards faced in a challenging outdoor environment and how to minimise risks using a risk assessment and management form.

Term 4
Completing any standards still outstanding

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry.

An interest in the outdoors.

Enjoy being active.

Expected to participate in all activities.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

PE gear (PE top and PE shorts, sports shoes, gym bag (draw string), black sports pants), $30 resources and course contribution. Bush Walking trip costs tbc

Pathway

Outdoor instructor (variety of activities). Leader. Outward Bound. Hillary Edmund Centre. Outdoor Youth instructor. Ski/Snowboard instruction. Tour Guide. Administration. Recreation Assistant. School group leader. Duke of Edinburgh Leader. Outdoor Guide. Adventure Park assistant/manager. Watersports instructor. Tourism worker. Teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 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
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91336 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity
3
3
3
3
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: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.