OED303

Level 3 Outdoor Education - Akoranga i Waho Toru (OED303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss N. Pollard.


In this course students will build on the skills learnt in Year 11 and Year 12 that are required to participate safely and confidently in more challenging outdoor education activities. These include risk assessment and management, leadership in outdoor adventure, and how participation in outdoor education activities can enhance all areas of Hauora. 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 13 Outdoor Education, you will be exposed to more challenging outdoor education activities and will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within some of these activities (trips and activities yet to be finalised). You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to participate actively and confidently in less familiar environments. You will also continue to participate in regular mountain biking sessions as well as exploring the local environment through hiking.

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 to build confidence leading family and peers in these activities. 

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.

Year 13 Outdoor Education is a university approved subject and there are no external assessments or end of year exams associated with this course. 

Students can select both Level 3 Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Sport Studies but must understand there is some overlap in the standards assessed.


Course Overview

Term 1
AS 91504 Physical Education 3.7 – Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activities to devise safety management strategies. 3 credits
AS91498 Physical Education 3.1 – Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being. 4 credits.

Term 2
AS91505 Physical Education 3.8 – Examine contemporary leadership principals applied in physical activity contexts. 3 credits
AS91501 Physical Education 3.4 – Demonstrate quality performance of 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
AS91502 Physical Education 3.5 – Examine a current physical activity event, trend or issue and its impact on New Zealand society. 4 credits

Term 4
Complete any outstanding activities or theory work.

Recommended Prior Learning

OED101 and OED202 an advantage but NOT essential

Base level of fitness

Enjoyment of the outdoors

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

either 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill, PE gear (own gear), Trips - costs tbc

Pathway

University Entrance – 14 credits in Outdoor Education will count as one approved subject for UE

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. Water sports instructor. Tourism worker. Teacher.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91498 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being


Level: 3
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
A.S. 91502 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.5 - Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 11
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.

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.