Year 10 Outdoor Education

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10 Outdoor Education (S1 - Aquatics)

In 10 Outdoor Education, students engage in aquatics-based activities and explore environmental issues related to protecting recreation ecosystems. The curriculum includes Kayaking experiences and concludes in an Aquatics Camp at Pt Vincent. Emphasis is on understanding and practising environmentally responsible outdoor activities. Note: basic swimming skills recommended plus additional costs (approx.) up to $85 for the camp.

Subject Type: Elective

Length: One Semester

Contact Person: elaine.rouhana@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-9_year-10?view=quick&detailed-content-descriptions=0&hide-ccp=0&hide-gc=0&side-by-side=1&strands-start-index=0&subjects-start-index=0

Topic Overview

Risk and Safety Management
Stand up Paddle Boarding Techniques
Trangia Cooking
Setting up a Tent
Protecting Aquatic Environments
Expedition Planning

Assessment Overview

Practical (50%)

Aquatics-Based camp
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding.

Folio (30%)

Camp Planning
Protecting Aquatic Environments

Report (20%)

Expedition Journal

10 Outdoor Education (S2 - Bush Walking)

In 10 Outdoor Education, students learn camping skills, orienteering, map reading, and knot usage for a bushwalking trip. Practical activities foster independence and teamwork. The course also emphasises environmental issues and practicing outdoor activities with minimal environmental impact. Note: The course includes challenging activities like backpack hiking and shared tent camping with additional costs (approx.) up to $50 for the camp.