10 Outdoor Education

Year 10: 1 Semester / Health and Physical Education

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-10

Pre-Requisite: Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Year 10 Outdoor Education is the introduction to the Outdoor Education pathway at Heathfield High School. The course covers all topics covered in SACE Outdoor Education at an introductory level. Students are given the opportunity to try a range of different outdoor experiences while learning the theory required to conduct these activities safely and effectively whilst having a minimal impact on the environment.

Topics may include

Practical

Rock climbing (indoor and outdoor)
Bushwalking
Orienteering
Mountain bike riding
High ropes
Aquatics (surfing, snorkelling, windsurfing)
Camp (3 days)

Theory

Group dynamics and leadership
Environmental study
Human impacts
Planning principles
Risk assessment
First aid
Navigation

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Health and Physical Education Australian Curriculum achievement standards:

Practical applications
Written assignment work
Reflections
Evaluations

Additional Information

Costs: A cost of $400 will cover the charges associated with cost of venue hire, transportation and instructors' fees.

Fees may change prior to January 2026 when invoices are sent.

This course includes one three day camp, one full day and one half day excursion, and a number of excursions that are held in class/break time.

Last updated: July 2025

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