LEVEL: Year 10
LENGTH: One Semester
Recommended background: Successful completion of Year 9 Health and Physical Education
Content:
This course will involve students studying practical outdoor activities, campcraft, planning and participation in a three-day camp. The practical activities include rock climbing, aquatics and a bushwalking camp.
The students will also focus on learning outdoor living skills, safe use of lightweight stoves, tent pitching, menu planning and navigation. The underlying theme throughout the course will be on environmental care and conservation issues.
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.
The students will demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment pieces:
- practical activities (including three-day camp) 70%
- folio of theory pieces (including a reflective camp journal) 30%.
Special Requirements:
This course requires a high degree of personal commitment. Students choosing this course must be prepared to fully commit themselves to the various activities and journeys involved in Outdoor Education. They will be accountable to themselves and to the class for appropriate participation and completion of these activities.
No refunds will be given if a student withdraws from the course or does not attend a camp or excursion. This is due to costs being calculated and bookings made for each activity before the semester starts.
Students who withdraw from a camp or excursion without a medical certificate will not be recommended for Stage 1 Outdoor Education.
Subject Fee: Estimated cost is $300 to cover instructors, equipment hire and transport.
Leads to: Stage 1 Outdoor Education (Surf & Climb) & Stage 1 Outdoor Education (Paddle & Peddle)