13OUTE

Level 3 Outdoor Education

Course Description

This exciting and energetic course focuses on continuing to develop and apply Risk Management, Leadership, and Trip Planning concepts in the outdoors. These concepts are applied through contexts such as Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking, and Canoeing or Kayaking. The course consists of both theory and practical lessons and is an approved university subject.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Maximum of 20 students in a class. An application process will be followed.

Students must be aware that trips will be during school time, and some weekend days may be used. The approximate cost of this course is $650.


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 Physical Education and Health

9

Open entry.

Year 10 Physical Education and Health

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Physical Education

1

Open entry, however, students must be able and willing to participate in the practical aspect of the course.

Level 2 Outdoor Education

2

10 credits in Level 1 Physical Education or at the discretion of the HoD.


Please note that selection priority will be given to those students who successfully completed 11PHED in 2024. 

There are a limited number of spaces in this course so please provide a backup. 

The online google application form must be completed too.

Level 3 Outdoor Education

3

13 credits in Level 2 Outdoor Ed of Physical Education or at the discretion of the Head of Department.


Please note that selection priority will be given to those students who successfully completed 12OUTE in 2024. 

There are a limited number of spaces in this course so please provide a backup. 

The online Google application form must be completed too.


Credit Information

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

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. 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
A.S. 91789 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome


Level: 3
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: 7
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

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths