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Students at this stage
In these years, students typically develop a deeper understanding of, and reasons for, codes of conduct in outdoor recreation activities. They explore more adventurous activities as a way of exploring self and nature, and apply lessons learned to everyday living. Students are increasingly required to assess and manage risk in recreation and everyday life.
Through adventurous outdoor activity, students gain skills for personal and group wellbeing and develop positive attitudes towards ongoing healthy and safe outdoor recreation participation. They develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for and participate in an independent lightweight journey with adult guidance and supervision. They assume leadership roles in group management during these journeys. Students assume increased responsibility for the nature and forms of such journeys, and appreciate the role of vistas and expanse in developing a sense of wonder for the natural world.
Students develop an understanding of the impact of decision-making by administrative bodies and governments on natural environments through investigation of issues relating to conservation. Through conservation service students develop increased self-efficacy and citizenry towards the natural environment, and develop their own ideas and strategies to support such efforts.
Adapted from OEA website, accessed 8 December 2016. http://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/education/sequencing/