Outdoor Recreation and Active LifestylesCOURSE DESCRIPTION

Outdoor Recreation & Active Lifestyles a

subject catering to students who are pas-

sionate about the pursuit of Outdoor Rec-

reation activities and leading a lifestyle that

seeks out challenge and new experiences.

The course is largely practical based, with

regular and engaging hands on experienc-

es forming the bulk of the course makeup.

Participation in this course would lead to

improving skills and knowledge relevant in

Stage 6 PDHPE and SLR and would provide

students with the opportunity to develop

and/or increase an interest in pursuing a

career in outdoor recreation

COURSE OUTLINEKey Content Areas:

Students would be able to engage in a

range of modules that each have a specific

outdoor recreational focus. Content areas

could include, but are not limited to:

• Outdoor Rec Activities: Archery, Rock

Climbing, Abseiling, Bushwalking,

Orienteering, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fish-

ing, Mountain Biking (Opportunities to

link with local Sport & Rec).

• Camping and Bush survival, emergency

first aid and basic bushcraft skills (Plan

a major excursion).

• Recreational and Cultural Games Units

(For example, Bocce, Table Tennis, Cro-

quet, Buroinjin).

• Aquatics certifications (Bronze Medal-

lion).

LINK TO FUTURE EMPLOYMENT AND STUDY PROGRESSIONThe course would largely be a practical and

hands on subject that would suit a range

of students. The skills learnt in the course

would contribute to areas in Stage 6 PDHPE

and SLR and align with future employment

prospects in Outdoor recreation, teaching,

sports coaching and the fitness industry.

STAGE 5 PDHPE

Head Teacher: Mr A Mooney

(School Developed Course)

This elective is a school developed course and WILL NOT appear on a printed RoSA