Outdoor &
Environmental
Studies
Units 1 & 2

Year 11

What is the subject about?

Unit 1 will see you learn some of the ways humans understand and relate to nature through experiences of outdoor environments. You explore the ways nature is understood and perceived and develop and understanding of the range of motivations for interacting with outdoor environments. You will also discover factors that affect people’s access to outdoor experiences.

In Unit 2 you will learn about the characteristics of different environments and different ways of understanding them, as well as the ways humans have on outdoor environments.

Throughout this course you will participate in outdoor experiences to develop practical skills and knowledge to help you live sustainably in outdoor environments and connect the theoretical course content with the real world.

Skills you will develop

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information collected during these experiences.
Analyse motivations for seeking outdoor experiences and ways in which outdoor environments can be known, experienced and responded to.
Describe and analyse recreational codes of conduct and a range of personal responses to risk.
Compare and contrast characteristics of different environments
Analyse a range of uses for and relationships to outdoor environments.
Identify the impact of different activities and technologies on outdoor environments.
Analyse the impact of urbanisation and changing human lifestyles on outdoor environments.

Assessment

Written tests
Journal reflections
Workbook tasks

Pathways

Year 12 Outdoor & Environmental Studies (Unit 3 & 4)
Further study (Cert III or IV in Outdoor Recreation)
Employment (Parks Vic, OEG)

Practical experiences (Trips)

Coastal excursion (snorkelling/surf kayak/SUP)
Kayaking
Conservation work
CERES farm visit
Multi-day bushwalk
Surf trip

If you are interested in this subject please see Ms Parker or Mr Davis