11OPES

Year 11 Outdoor Education and Physical Education Studies (11OPES)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Muirson.

This course is made up of both theory and practical elements. It is a full time course (one year) and is aimed at students who enjoy the challenges provided by a range of Outdoor and Physical Education activities and who may wish to go on to study these areas further at Level Two. 

The course compliments the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Silver Award and is structured around a combination of NCEA Level 1 Physical Education standards. Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities in a range of Outdoor and Physical Education activities. Please note this award is run externally by students who are motivated to independently work alongside the 11 OPES course.  

It is likely that there will be a maximum of only two classes next year so genuinely interested students need to make their choices as early as possible to avoid disappointment . It involves an overnight tramp to the Pinnacles, a day surfing at Te Arai Beach, an optional multi day tramp, rock climbing sessions at Extreme Edge, mountain biking at Totara Park and an introductory surfing trip to Te Arai Beach.

Pre-requisites

The course is open to students who have completed 10 OPES as well as any student who has a genuine interest in outdoor and physical education activities. Students need to be able to show dedication to this course as it will require them to complete tasks in their own time outside of school. 

Students choosing this course cannot take 11PES or 11SDE because of a crossover with the Achievement Standards offered in these courses.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course fee is a compulsory $350 which includes: Pinnacles overnight tramp, multiple trips to Panmure Extreme Edge for rock climbing, a surfing trip and a mountain biking trip.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92016 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.1 - Apply movement strategies in an applied setting
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92017 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of strategies in movement
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92018 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the influence of personal movement experiences on hauora
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92019 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of influences on movement in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.