John Paul II High School

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. McNish.

Recommended Prior Learning

A 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

U.S. 427 v8 Demonstrate crossing rivers

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. 20157 v3 Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above

Unit Standard 457 v6 - mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain

A.S. 91330 v3 Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting

Term 4
A.S. 91330 v3 Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting

U.S. 4573 v7 Communicate in the outdoors using two-way radio

Learning Areas:

_________ 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.