Outdoor Experiences 1

I will learn:

• Skills to allow for safe and responsible outdoor recreation practice
• Safety management practices for specific outdoor recreation activities
• Basic navigation techniques
• Weather forecasting basics
• About sustainable practice and responsibly managing the environment
• Self-awareness and planning skills.

In typical lessons I might:

• Participate in a selection of land-based and/or aquatic outdoor activities (eg. mountain biking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling)
• Do a fun or challenge activity aimed at developing group cooperative skills or leadership
• Go online and check the weather, get maps and plan travel times for a class excursion
• Have a debate about park entry fees, camping rules, litter or beach four wheel driving laws
• Reflect on how self-confidence can be improved by doing outdoor activities.

This course would suit someone who:

• Is comfortable to try a wide selection of outdoor recreation activities including land-based and aquatic environments 
• Likes working outside in the bush, beach or other natural environments 
• Enjoys personal and group learning with a strong practical focus.