Outdoor Recreation focuses on the significance and practices of the outdoor recreation industry. It explores the role of outdoor recreation in the life of individuals and communities. It provides students with the opportunities to learn in, through and about the technical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and metacognitive skills required to participate in and lead simulated and actual activities. Outdoor Recreation provides avenues for mental and physical growth, relaxation, management of risk, and social connection through activities as varied as, but not limited to, bushwalking, abseiling, rock climbing, caving, canoeing, kayaking, snorkelling, and scuba diving.

Through the study of Outdoor Recreation, students examine the features of the current outdoor recreation industry. They analyse models of outdoor recreation and adventure learning that incorporates managing risk and consider opportunities for innovation. Students investigate industry practices and procedures to plan, participate in, and facilitate outdoor recreation experiences. They develop practical skills in a variety of outdoor recreation activities to enhance their own and others’ participation, health, and well-being.

Students analyse the nature and purpose of outdoor recreation and adventure learning models. They analyse pedagogy and leadership theories, communication, and collaboration models used in outdoor recreation and adventure learning contexts to apply in practical environments.

Students investigate professional standards in the outdoor recreation industry such as regulatory requirements, sustainability, climate change, and accessibility to pose solutions for the provision of recreation to a diverse range of people. The course provides a variety of pathways.

The Outdoor Recreation course provides opportunities for students to develop leadership and technical skills in natural spaces. This course provides skills that contribute to enhancing students’ well-being. The course makes provision to complete VET qualifications in Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation, and/or a Statement of Attainment Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, both from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package (SIS).

The Exercise Science course is written under The HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FRAMEWORK 2016: BSSS HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Framework

Achievement Standards for HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION courses can be found within the Framework.

Health, Outdoor and Physical Education are the study of biological, physiological, psychological, social and cultural influences on performance and participation in physical activity. Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills, including health literacy competencies, to support them to be resilient, to strengthen their sense of self, to build and maintain satisfying relationships, and to make decisions to enhance their health and physical participation.

Recreation Industry

In this unit students analyse the nature and purpose of the outdoor recreation industry and enterprises which provide outdoor recreation programs to individuals and groups. They analyse the health and wellbeing benefits to themselves and others of participating in chosen outdoor recreation and adventure programs. Students analyse regulatory expectations and apply these requirements and practices in outdoor recreation activities. They develop chosen outdoor recreation technical skills and reflect on their personal growth and development.

Outdoor Recreation Planning

Students investigate approaches to planning, and preparing participants for outdoor recreation experiences, including their access by diverse groups. They analyse operational concepts such as risk management, emergency response, physical capabilities, sustainability, minimal impact, and logistics to make plans and apply learning to practical contexts. Students develop knowledge and technical skills necessary to plan and implement outdoor recreation activities and reflect on their personal growth, skill development, and project success.

Adventure Learning

Students analyse, concepts, models, and theories of adventure learning experiences in a range of recreational and educational contexts. They analyse case studies of adventure learning programs designed for individuals and groups. Students reflect on learning and development gained through challenge and adventure in outdoor recreation contexts. They develop technical knowledge and skills necessary to experience adventure learning in chosen contexts. They apply adventure learning understandings to outdoor recreation experiences.

Leadership in Outdoor Recreation

Students analyse leadership, communication and collaboration theories and models and apply these to controlled practical adventure and recreational settings. They reflect on their personal attributes, traits, and leadership skills developed through participating in and leading elements of outdoor activities. Students develop knowledge and technical skills in a chosen outdoor recreational context and reflect on their own learning and the success of their participation, leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Independent Study

An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course.

Independent Study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent Study unit in each course. Students must have studied at least three standard 1.0 units from this course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Principal approval can also be sought by a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent Study unit and their third or fourth 1.0 unit in this course of study.

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