The OP Challenge Course is open to any Year 12 student and you do not need to have any previous outdoor experience to do this course. The activities are suitable for students of any ability level yet offer scope to challenge each individual.
Learning takes place through a mixture of theory and practical instruction sessions, classroom discussion and activity reviews. One afternoon per week is allocated to practical lessons. The course themes of teamwork, personal challenge, self- responsibility, communication skills and goal setting are all introduced and reinforced through each activity. Each experience is reviewed to enable transference of learning back into future activities, or to other aspects of school life. There are no formal prerequisites. All activities are structured to allow you to learn everything from scratch. If you do have previous experience you will have an opportunity to take more responsibility for helping the group. Activities can be differentiated to allow each student to be challenged at the level that suits them. This course can benefit students who are interested in a career in adventure tourism and outdoor instructing.This course is internally assessed with Unit Standards at Level 2 and 3 and Achievement Standards at Level 2. WHAT WILL I LEARN?The Challenge course is our most popular Outdoor Pursuits course. It is open to any Year 12 student and you do not need to have any previous outdoor experience to do this course. The activities are suitable for students of any ability level yet offer scope to challenge each individual.The practical pursuits may include:
Learning takes place through a mixture of theory and practical instruction sessions, classroom discussion and activity reviews. One afternoon per week is allocated to practical lessons.
The course themes of teamwork, personal challenge, self-responsibility, communication skills and goal setting are all introduced and reinforced through each activity. Each experience is reviewed to enable transference of learning back into future activities, or to other aspects of school life. WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE ALREADY?There are no formal pre-requisites. All activities are structured to allow you to learn everything from scratch. If you do have previous experience you will have an opportunity to take more responsibility for helping the group. Activities can be differentiated to allow each student to be challenged at the level that suits them.
ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:
How is the course assessed?Achievement Standards and Unit Standards at Level 2 and/or Level 3 (Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Snowsports and Snow-caving): up to 22 credits100% internally assessed End of course qualificationContributes to NCEA.For more information go to: op.mtaspiring.school.nz WHERE DOES THIS COURSE LEAD?Students may choose to follow up this course by taking an Outdoor Pursuits Course at Level 3. FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:INDICATIVE COSTS:
Course fees cover transport, snowsports coaching costs and use of outdoor equipment. Students need ski or snowboard equipment (their own or rental) including a helmet. Price subject to change once final programme elements are confirmed. With the probable sale of Treble Cone there may be some changes to the programme delivery and/or costs. In 2019 the course fee was $675, plus the cost of a season pass ($199), and we would envisage it will be similar in 2020. |