• Length of Study: Semester 1

Subject Overview

Outdoor Education provides students the opportunity to develop their sense of self-reliance and build relationships with people and natural environments.

Students develop an awareness of environmental issues through observation and evaluation.

By participating in outdoor activities, students develop knowledge and skills and reflect on their personal, group and social development.

Through outdoor journeys, students increase their effectiveness as members of a group and develop skills in leadership, self-management, group management, planning and evaluating, personal reflection, assessing and managing risks, managing safety and minimising environmental impacts for sustainable futures.

In Semester 1, students undertake study in Year 10 Outdoor Education through the following topics:

• Aquatic Adventures - which may including Kayaking, Sailing, Snorkeling and Surfing
• Navigation and Leadership
• Ecosystems
• Leadership and Group Dynamics
• Wilderness First Aid

Assessment

Year 10 assessment is comprised of 100% school-based assessment. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Experience in Natural Environments (30%)
• Assessment Type 2: About Natural Environment (70%)

Completion of a compulsory camp is a requirement of this subject.

Examination:

• This subject does not have an Examination at the end of the semester.

Subject Fee:

• This subject incurs a resource fee $400.