13 Outdoor Education 1

Course Content

This course involves both theory and practical lessons. The lessons will be a combination of classroom based theory and activities based in an outdoor environment.

Units of work

• Independence - practice the state of being independent while preparing for and participating in a surf camp
• Judgement - practice making considered decisions or coming to sensible conclusions while preparing for and completing the Whanganui Journey.
• Creativity - practice the use of imagination or original ideas to create a personal outdoor pursuit based event.
• Reliability - practice the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement while preparing for and completing a four day navigation exercise.
• Adaptability - practice the ability to adjust oneself readily to different conditions while preparing for and completing a four day Adventure Race.
• Perseverance - practice persisting in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success by preparing for and completing a timed mountain biking circuit.
• Perspective & Gratitude - take in the big picture view through a Solo camping experience designed to help you show gratitude.

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Pathway

A side effect of the rise of technology is that it’s made skills like communication, leadership, and cultural intelligence more important than ever. Recently, employers have started valuing these things more and the degree is no longer king. Soft skills and emotional intelligence, is not something a machine can replicate.

Students who complete Outdoor Education to Level 3 will develop their key attributes to a high level. This is often what makes them more employable, as the subject has a strong emphasis on attitude, aptitude, ambition, aspiration and attendance.

This course is university approved, and may lead to tertiary study for those wishing to make a career in areas linked with the outdoors. Possible jobs include Outdoor Instructor or Guide, Teacher, Challenge Course Facilitator, Environmental Educator, Event Co-ordinator, jobs in conservation, in the tourism sector (including business and marketing), and in outdoor equipment retail.