Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Outdoor Education

13OUTE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

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

13 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 2021. 

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 2021. 

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

The online google application form must be completed too.



This exciting and energetic course focuses on continuing to develop students ability to apply Risk Management, Leadership, and Trip Planning concepts in the outdoors. These concepts are applied through contexts such as Snorkeling, 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.  

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.



Departments:

Physical Education & Health



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