Level 3 Education in the Outdoors
Course Description
Teacher to contact with questions: Mr K. Pitcher.
Outdoor Education aims to provide students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on challenging activities. Students will learn how to participate safely in outdoor activities while learning how to be prepared and manage themselves while in a variety of settings. Safety is priority one and in any situation where the risk is too high the activity will be postponed or cancelled.
Topics may include: Rock Climbing, Caving, Canyoning, Mountain Biking, Tramping, Kayaking, High/Low Ropes, First Aid, Overnight Camps, Movement Skills, Teamwork & Cooperation, Self Management, Risk Assessment.
Internal 20+ | External 10 | L1 Literacy 17 | L1 Numeracy | UE Reading 3 | UE Writing | Endorsement Yes |
Prerequisites: Level 1 OED or PE What pathways does this subject lead to: Level 3 OED Parental Contribution: Food for trips and camps Key Skills gained: Self-management, risk identification and minimisation, movement strategies, kotahitanga promotion, hauora impacts from movement. Gear requirements: Thermals, beanie, rain jacket, sun hat, woollen socks, fleece. Days out of school: 15+ |
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