12 Outdoor Education

SACE Stage 2: 20 Credits / 2 Semesters / Health and Physical Education

SACE Website: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/outdoor-education/stage-2

Pre-Requisite: Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Outdoor Education is the study of the human connection to natural environments through outdoor activities. Students develop their sense of self-reliance and build relationships with people and natural environments. Outdoor Education focuses on the development of 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.

Topics may include

Practical components include:

Surfing or kayaking (3 day camp)
Bushwalking (4 day camp)
Self-reliant (3 day camp)

Theory components include:

Environmental studies
Human impacts
Planning principles
Risk assessment and management

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the SACE Stage 2 Outdoor Education achievement standards

Human impact analysis
Coastal impacts
Murray darling basin
Bushwalking and self reliant
Planning and skills evaluation
Connections with natural environment investigation

Additional Information

Subject Fees: $850.00 to cover costs associated with each of the three expeditions and lead up activities.
   •  Food for expeditions is an additional cost
   •  An outdoor education shirt will be offered at a cost of $30
   •  If student has not gained their Senior First Aid certificate, it is strongly recommended this is done at own cost

In selecting this subject, students will need to be prepared to undertake aspects of the course out of normal hours, specifically the expeditions and lead-up activities. Students will need to participate in all camps and training days.

All subject costs are subject to approval, are approximate and subject to change in 2025.

Last updated: July 2024

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