Year 10 Outdoor Education

TERTIARY & CAREER PATHWAYS:

Outdoor Instructor or facilitator, Eco and Adventure Tourism, Park Ranger, Teacher, Sports Administrator, Environmental Educational Officer, Recreation Activities Co-Ordinator, Recreation Facility Manager

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In this subject, students learn the importance of the three areas of Outdoor Education:  self, others and the environment. In all activities learning is based around these three fields. In particular, students are instructed within the aquatic environment with activities including swimming, water safety, surfing and sea kayaking. In addition, outdoor and indoor rock climbing are covered as well as a unit on bike education. Areas to be covered in theory include water safety, climbing safety, navigation, activity preparation, equipment handling, group skills and environmental management skills. 

Learning Standards: 

• Demonstrate safe techniques within an aquatic environment
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge for safe participation in rock climbing 
• Demonstrate competencies in map reading and navigation

Assessment:

Assessment across the year will include a range of tasks such as:

• Rock Climbing Assignment
• Coastal Assessment
• Practical Activities
• Examinations

Contribution to class discussions and completion of class work will also be considered.

Other Requirements/Details:

• Students are expected to participate in all practical components and activities
• Confident swimming ability is required
• Students must be available for all off-campus activities 
• There is an additional Levy for this subject of around $600 (To cover cost of an overnight camp associated with this course)