Alternative Environment Physical Education

1.     Outdoor and alternative environment settings

    1.1.   aquatic settings

    1.2.   land-based settings

            1.2.1.  natural

            1.2.2.  park

            1.2.3.  urban

    1.3.   seasonal considerations

    1.4.   school-based alternatives

            1.4.1.  indoor

            1.4.2.  outdoor

2.     Risk management

    2.1.   risk management process

    2.2.   standard of care

    2.3.   supervision – quality/quantity

    2.4.   risk transfer

3.     Lesson and unit planning for outdoor and alternative environment settings

    3.1.   safety considerations

    3.2.   transportation planning

    3.3.   learning outcomes

    3.4.   equipment needs

    3.5.   budgeting

    3.6.   assessment and evaluation strategies

4.     Practical topic selection will depend on instructor experience, student experience, and availability of resources. The following is a partial list of possible alternative environment activities wherein students will participate as teachers and students with the aim of implementing the knowledge and skills of effective outdoor education in a safe and exciting context.

    4.1.   Land-based

            4.1.1.  hiking

            4.1.2.  backpacking

            4.1.3.  rock climbing

            4.1.4.  camping

            4.1.5.  orienteering

            4.1.6.  skateboarding

            4.1.7.  rollerblading

            4.1.8.  cycling

            4.1.9.  snowshoeing

            4.1.10.    skiing

            4.1.11.    horseback riding

            4.1.12.    archery

     4.2.   Water-based

            4.2.1.  canoeing

            4.2.2.  rowing

            4.2.3.  kayaking

            4.2.4.  sailing

            4.2.5.  windsurfing

            4.2.6.  paddle boarding

    4.3.   Aquatic

            4.3.1.  survival techniques

            4.3.2.  snorkeling

            4.3.3.  water games

            4.3.4.  diving

            4.3.5.  underwater games