NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education

A semester based course for Year 12 - Semester 1, Term 1 and 2. Students would gain 2 study periods during terms 3 and 4. 

Aims 

• To develop a background knowledge and understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of outdoor education, sustainability education, environmental education and social responsibility

• To involve learners in a wide range of outdoor experiences. Predominately in our local environment

• To provide opportunities for personal, leadership and social development by interacting with others in challenging activities

• To gain confidence in the outdoors 

Course Content 

• leadership development 

• safety and risk management 

• outdoor skill based activities: including mountain biking, tramping, rock climbing, waka ama and kayaking

• environmental education 

• assessment – all assessments are internal

• 4 day 3 night camp in Fiordland with the Year 12 PE class

Qualification gained  

7 credits are offered from two Level 2 Achievement Standards. One of these standards is the same as Level 2 PE but in a different context, this would mean, if students took both PE and OED, students would have 3 attempts to gain these credits (2.4). 

This subject has links with

Physical Education, Geography, Biology

Prior knowledge required

Learners must display a genuine interest/passion for the outdoors, what it can offer them and give back to it. All learners will need to have access to appropriate outdoor clothing. A comprehensive list can be provided from the school Physical Education Department

Next step 

University, Polytechnic, sustainability and environmental studies, Outdoor Education leadership, community and sporting involvement.