Year 10 Outdoor Education
10OED Course DescriptionContact Person: E. Chapman.
Entry RequirementsEntry requirements will be based on personal behaviour and attitude toward learning.
As Outdoor Education requires a high trust model for safety and requires students to show a high level of respect for others, equipment and our environments, student preference for selection will go to those committed to these attributes.
10 Outdoor Education is a largely experiential course running for a whole year. Students will experience the following recreational skills:
Kayaking, snorkeling, bike skills, rock climbing, team building activities (ABL), camping skills, navigation and tramping, survival skills, community action through environmental care. Through these activities, students will develop their self-esteem, resilience, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, environmental care, goal setting and peer leadership skills.
Commitment to out of school time (a lunchtime session each week and the odd after school finish) during the term is essential.
Outdoor trips include: 2 overnight camps, day trips and practicals - sea kayaking/snorkeling, rock climbing, bike trail riding, adventure racing and bush survival/tramping.
Assessments will be practical based as well as written reflections/logs or presentations of learning. Classroom learning will involve group work and research class assignments.
Although outdoor experience is not essential, some level of personal fitness and water confidence is important. Some classes are theory and preparation for practical/trips, and one class a week will be practical. Students must provide or hire the correct clothing for trips and practical lessons.
Course Overview
Term 1
Aquatic activities: Building water confidence through snorkeling skills, kayak rescue and skills for sea kayaking
Term 2
Rock and ropes activities: skills for climbing, abseiling and confidence using ropes in adventure
Term 3
Skills for biking: training/fitness skills. Orienteering/rogaine and adventure based learning challenges
Optional trips: Ski day (extra cost for passes, lessons and rentals)
White water rafting day trip (free)
Term 4
Survival skills: Bushcraft, fire lighting, shelter building.
Assessment Information
Internal assessments based on the NZ health and PE curriculum
It is recommended to select 10OED as preparation for level 1 Outdoor Education.
This course, if pursued further, can lead to training at tertiary level and a career in tourism, guiding or instructing adventure pursuits in the outdoors. Also work in conservation.
Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Tour Guide, Counsellor, Trainer, Musician, Driving Instructor, Tertiary Lecturer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher
Contributions and EquipmentA recommended donation of $200 (to be confirmed) as a contribution to costs will enable the course to run. Specialist equipment will be provided. Generic outdoor clothing (eg. coat, thermals) and equipment (eg. sleeping bag, pack, mountain bike) is available if students are unable to provide it (this is covered by an optional $45 hire for the year)