Level 1 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Contact Person: E. Chapman.
Students will participate in a range of outdoor activities including kayaking, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, tramping and orienteering. There are compulsory camps terms 1-3 (tied into our assessments and learning), day trips as well as weekly practicals to practice our outdoor skills. Commitment to a practical during lunch hour or after school (depending on the timetable) each week is essential and needs to take priority over other non school course activities.
Assessment is practical and written. Students will be given class time to catch up on any work missed due to trips away. Our course work and assessments are Unit Standards covering a mix of performance based assessment and written assessment on topics such as weather, survival skills, personal responsibility and planning for outdoor activities.
Throughout the course, there is a focus on reducing impact on the environment during recreation, building personal competence, risk management and leadership skills.
Days out: 8-9 over year
21 Level 1 Credits offered in this course
Course Overview
Term 1
Te taiao wai:
Skills for kayaking and water confidence - Focus on weather, marine environment – kaimoana gathering practices and self management strategies, tiaki taiao moana (ocean environmental care)
Practical lessons: flat water kayaking, sea kayaking and pool sessions to learn skills and rescues
Sea kayak trip (Abel Tasman or Marlborough Sounds)
Term 2
Te taiao ana me te toka:
Skills for climbing/abseiling and caving - Focus on risk management, decision making skills, understanding geology and formation of the natural rock and cave environments, ethics and tiaki taiao (environmental care)
Practical lessons: rock climbing wall, bridge abseiling
Rock climbing/caving camp (Takaka)
Term 3
Te taiao maunga me te ngahere:
Bushcraft, navigation and tramping skills – Focus on planning and leading, managing self, bush and mountain environments, group function.
Practical lessons: Grampians bush walks, fire lighting, tramping prep
Tramp expedition (Richmond Ranges, Kahurangi Ranges)
Skills for Mountain biking during second half of term practical lessons: MTB trails - riding G2+ local trails.
Kaiteriteri mtb trip. Focus on peer leadership and decision making.
Term 4
Huritao - Reflect and reassess:
Back into the pool! Kayak rolling skills - good preparation for level 2 outdoor education, reflecting on the year. Opportunity for catch up assessments.
Class option for practicals - Beach trip, climbing, a walk etc.
Days out: 8-9 over year
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Entry Requirements
This course is open to mature, reliable Year 11 students who have a commitment to personal growth. A commitment to attendance on practical lessons is essential (ie. priority must be given over any other non-curricular activities such as sports practices). Students must be prepared to accept challenges, be open to working with others and to practice skills taught.
Contributions and Equipment
A recommended donation of $350 (to be confirmed) as a contribution to costs will enable the course to run. Specialist equipment will be provided, such as kayaks and climbing equipment. Students are expected to come to every practical class with a long sleeve thermal top and appropriate sports clothing.
Generic outdoor clothing (eg. raincoat, thermals) and equipment (eg. sleeping bag, tramping pack, mountain bike) is available if students are unable to provide it (this is covered by an optional $45 hire for the year).
Pathway
This course opens up opportunities to see what a future career could be like in the tourism and recreation industry. It is also a chance to develop personal skills to enjoy the outdoors in a safe way and developing an ability to lead others confidently. Noticeable growth in personal confidence and self confidence are an outcome of participating in our activities. These attributes are essential for any career a student chooses to pursue.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Participate in a day tramp
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Participate in an overnight camp
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Participate in introductory caving
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Demonstrate mountain biking on grade 1 terrain
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques
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Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing
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Demonstrate paddling a craft on flat water
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Demonstrate introductory knowledge of weather, the Land Safety Code, and maps in the outdoors
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Demonstrate knowledge of introductory preparation for an outdoor activity
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Demonstrate personal awareness and positive behaviour during a group outdoor activity
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