Level 1 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Martin
Foundations for Experience, Care and Responsibility in the Outdoors
Kai aku rau rangatira mā, nau mai, haere mai!
He tino ngahau tēnei akoranga. Ko te kaupapa – “Kei te titiro whakamuri ki ō tātou wā o mua, hei āwhina i a tātou e haere ake nei”. Ko ngā Kaiwhakatere o mua, he tāngata māia. Hei aha māu? He mōhiotanga whānui mō Papatūānuku me te mātauranga ō-waho.
Taumata Tuatahi: Kaitiakitanga, takahi, piki, retireti, rākau, pukenga wai me ērā atu mea
Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata haere whakamua.
The Outdoor Education Programme at Level 1 provides a full and exciting range of experiences that will challenge the students physically and mentally in a range of settings.
Our learning opportunities are based on the Mountainview Whānau-based system – Hiwi, Whenua and Moana. We provide a balanced range of water, land and mountain-based experiences that also incorporate our school values.
The following extended learning opportunities are offered:
Skiing and Snowboarding
Tramping; navigation, cooking, survival
Mountain Biking on varied terrain
Water-based paddling craft
Rock Climbing, Abseiling, and Bouldering
Low Ropes
There is a $300 contribution for this course to cover the extended learning opportunities as listed above. Some students may be able to have some financial help with this, see Mr. Martin for more information.
24 Credits on offer over the whole year.
**Alternative and other assessment opportunities are available dependent upon time and experience
Unit standard based. All internal assessments.
For further information see: Mr. Martin and Ms Fahey
Recommended Prior Learning
Characteristics & Qualities Required for Outdoor Education:
* Whanaungatanga
* Effective Communicator
* Pukengatanga
* Active Participant in outdoor activities
* Willingness to evaluate and reflect on learnings
* Managing Self e.g. Bring PE Gear, stationery and gear for trips
* Motivated and Resilient
* Supportive of Others in a Class/Team Environment
Assessment Information
The course is a practical-based programme.Students will be required to provide evidence of learning through written tasks for planning, organization and evaluation.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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Pathway Tags
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Firefighter, Professional Sportsperson, Security Officer/Guard, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Worker, Secondary School Teacher,