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
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Physical Education 3.1 - Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
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Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
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.
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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