Level 1 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Garside.
If you love adventures and want to develop skills in a range of outdoor pursuits then this is the course for you. You will develop skills in kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and tramping. Alongside technical skills you will build resilience, organisational and leadership skills and develop a passion for the outdoor environment. This course involves a weekly practical in class time, plus up to 7 days out of school. Leads to Year 12 and then 13 Outdoor Education where you become more independent in the outdoors and develop your outdoor skills and attitudes to a higher level.
Course Overview
Term 1
Kayak
Term 2
Tramp
Term 3
Mountain Bike
Rock
Term 4
Rock
Recommended Prior Learning
Proven responsibility, enthusiasm and organisational skills. This course requires total commitment and full attendance, especially for the weekly practical's and longer adventures. Regular attendance is compulsory to go on the longer trips.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Total $270: Sea Kayak $130, Tramp $100 and Rock climbing $40.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Participate in a day tramp
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Participate in an overnight camp
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Demonstrate mountain biking on grade 1 terrain
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Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing
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Demonstrate paddling a craft on flat water
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Demonstrate introductory knowledge of weather, the Land Safety Code, and maps in the outdoors
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Demonstrate personal awareness and positive behaviour during a group outdoor activity