Length: Semester
Recommended background: Although there are no pre-requisites for this course, standard fitness, enjoyment of the outdoors and an interest in minimal impact will be of benefit
Content:
This course has two components, practical and theory. Practical sessions and assessments are based around water safety including surfing, aquatic activities, lifesaving, bushwalking and group dynamics. Theory components have an emphasis on practical reflection and evaluation, first aid, risk management, Indigenous perspectives, navigation, minimal impact strategies and ecology.
Students will develop the life-skills of being safe and sustainable when on an expedition or in the outdoors, light-weight rucksack packing, individual and group organisation, cooking nutritious meals on lightweight cookers, ability to rate perceived risks and actions to take to avoid incidents, water rescue techniques, first aid and much more.
There are two compulsory camps (one per term) designed so students can demonstrate their competency of the course outcomes. Attendance for these camps are essential for assessment to be undertaken.
Themes: Personal development, outdoor practicals, Indigenous perspectives, navigation, first aid
This course leads to Stage 1 Outdoor Education.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.