Level 2 Outdoor Education
12OED Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss J. Dodemaide, Mr T. McNish.
Recommended Prior LearningA sense of adventure, a reasonable level of fitness and a reasonable level of literacy too!
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education provides students with opportunities to explore various outdoor activities such as tramping, rafting, mountain biking, kayaking and rock climbing etc in a safe environment. Students will step outside of their comfort zones to learn first-hand the values of intelligent risk-taking, perseverance and resilience. Contributing to the development of their well-being, this Outdoor Education course also teaches students about themselves as it forges strong interpersonal relationships. In addition, students will gain greater insight, appreciation, concern and knowledge about the outdoor environment and the opportunities that it holds for educational, recreational and economic benefit.
Subject Overview
Term 1
U.S. 425 v7 Participate in a day tramp
A.S 91333 Risk analysis
U.S 20159 Weather interpretation
Term 2
U.S. 444 v8 Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement
U.S. 20121 v2 Demonstrate paddling skills on Class 2 water
U.S. 476 v7 Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water
U.S. 485 v8 Participate in an introductory rafting experience
Term 3
U.S. 20817 Advanced mountain biking - developing knowledge and skills in planning, maintenance and riding
Term 4
Completion of unfinished work
Term 2
All outdoor pursuits are assessed by TPP
Physical Education - Hauora Tinana
Assessment Information
Asssessment is provided by both John Paul II and the Polytechnic, depending on what standard is being assessed. The kayaking, rafting and rock-climbing units are multi-day units of work.