Outdoor Education 2
ODE2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Alex Bryant, Nic Christie.
PrerequisitesOpen
Outdoor Education is the study of adventure pursuits, development of inter-personal skills and personal qualities. The course covers a wide range of outdoor activities and the teaching and learning takes place in the outdoor environment. The course covers the following topics;
Surfing
Mountain Biking / Risk Management
Bushcraft / Camping
Swimming/Beach Safety
Adventure Based Learning
Tramping
Along with these topics the course has 3 camps which students go on. They are; Whangamata Surf Camp, Tramping and Bushcraft Skills Camp and Mountain Bike Camp in the Redwoods. By completing the course students also develop:
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Resilience
Problem Solving Skills
Team Work
Course Overview
Term 1
Surfing, beach safety and swimming
Surf Camp Whangamata
Bushcraft Skills and Theory
Term 2
Bushcraft Camp
Adventure Based Learning
Social Responsibility
Term 3
Group Processes and Adventure-Games
Risk Management
Mountain Biking Skills
Mountain Biking Camp- Rotorua
Term 4
Course and Assessment Completion
Pathway Career Pathways
Ship's Master, Private Teacher/Tutor, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$595.00
Camps
This course has a large practical component.
Costs not included:
• Food for camps