Papanui High School/Coursebook/OED301

=OUTDOOR EDUCATION 302 - OED302=

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mr Dalkie

CONTENT Outdoor Education at Papanui High School is primarily about personal growth. We aim to help you grow and develop as a person by:
 * 1) Accepting personal challenges and completing necessary tasks to meet these challenges.
 * 2) Developing personal management skills
 * 3) Developing your ability to work together with other people.
 * 4) Developing an appreciation and respect for the outdoor environment in New Zealand
 * 5) Developing outdoor skills and knowledge which allows you to become safe and self-sufficient in an outdoor environment.

Course work in practical and theory covers the following:
 * Tramping (advanced)
 * Risk management
 * River crossing
 * Ski/snowboard (optional)
 * Rock climbing (optional)
 * Navigation
 * Environmental ethics
 * Weather
 * Flora and Fauna
 * Managing multi day expeditions
 * Mountain biking (optional)

ASSESSMENT Total 22 Level 3 credits, all Unit Standards and internally assessed.

COST $400.00 Mandatory total cost approximately (Students pay per trip). $50.00 equipment levy for International Students.

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES A basis for lifelong enjoyment and safety in the outdoors. Ability to cope and meet challenges in the outdoor tourist industry. Future tertiary courses.