2POED

NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth.

Through journey-based experiences, students will learn the practical skills needed to take part in outdoor activities like snorkeling, sea kayaking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing and tramping.  They will develop leadership skills and the ability to relate to others, confidence in managing themselves as they participate and contribute in group settings, competence, perseverance and resilience, while connecting to the natural environment. They will learn to 'think outside the box' as they are challenged physically, mentally and emotionally throughout the course. 

Students will develop safe outdoor practices through the use of practical and active learning experiences.  They will learn the necessary steps for planning expeditions, managing risk and navigation.  Students will also develop problem solving skills that contribute to good leadership practices, while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the outdoors.


Course Overview

Term 1
Snorkeling
Kayaking

Term 2
Mountain Biking
Adventure Based Learning

Term 3
Tramping
Camping

Term 4
Rock Climbing

Recommended Prior Learning

No recommended prior learning

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Overnight trip expenses will be required

Pathway

Assessment Information

All assessments are internally assessment unit standards

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 444 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 457 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 467 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 489 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate sea kayaking skills on sheltered or slow-moving water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20159 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26249 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28391 v2
NZQA Info
Snorkel dive in open water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0