11 Outdoor Education (11OED)
11OED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Tony Wright, Bridget Fairweather.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry - must be willing to be physically active in outdoor environments
11 Outdoor Education
In this course you improve your practical and interpersonal skills, learn about the outdoors and experience a range of outdoor activities. This course is a great introduction to the outdoors and helpful preparation for those wanting to take 12OED
Course Components
- Gain skills and confidence in rock climbing
- Participate in orienteering and mountain biking
- Complete a day tramp
- Gain skills and confidence in a water sport
Course Overview
Term 1
Enhancing water confidence through waka ama and developing skills to participate in an overnight camp independently.
Term 2
Developing safety awareness to complete a day tramp and developing mountain biking skills on cross-country trails. Showing appropriate preparation to mountain biking trips
Term 3
Developing basic navigation skills to participate in orienteering. Developing climbing and belaying skills to participate in indoor climbing sessions.
Term 4
Developing climbing and belaying skills to participate in outdoor climbing sessions.
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 22 credits (19 unit standards 3 achievement standard)
Must bring clothing appropriate for outdoor activities as suggested by the teacher