- Description
- Students develop and demonstrate leadership attitudes, skills and knowledge in the planning and implementation of activities dealing with Outdoor Excursions. Note: WLD1130: Outdoor Survival Skills, WLD2130: Outdoor Excursion and WLD3130: Outdoor Leadership provide opportunities for wilderness interaction at a personal level. This course sequence should emphasize the development of skills that will enable students to safely observe and appreciate wildlife and habitat within one or more of Alberta’s six natural regions.
- Prerequisite
- WLD2130: Outdoor Excursion
- Parameters
- Access to an outdoor wilderness environment and gear for outdoor expeditions. Because of the practical nature of this course, students must have a general knowledge of basic first-aid and survival techniques relevant to wilderness environments. Teachers require current Standard First Aid—Level C CPR and AED certification. Training in First Aid in the Wilderness is recommended. Teachers may find it beneficial to access the services of a qualified outdoor guide in delivering components of this course. Off-campus learning activities must be commensurate with previous levels of wilderness training and experience; day trips should precede extended overnight trips and experience in hardcover camping should precede potential softcover camping and/or emergency shelter camping opportunities. Note: WLD1130: Outdoor Survival Skills, WLD2130: Outdoor Excursion and WLD3130: Outdoor Leadership reflect the National Occupational Standards for Outdoor Guide (emerit) and address core skills in environmental awareness, camp and/or trip operation, safety and survival.
- Supporting courses
- TOU2120: Adventure & Ecotourism 2
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate skill and judgment while planning and implementing outdoor experiences
1.1 apply planning and preparation skills developed in WLD1130 and WLD2130 by creating an itinerary and demonstrating en route organization, hazard evaluation, emergency response, and personal and group hygiene
1.2 apply environmentally responsible outdoor living and travelling skills in an expedition setting by demonstrating the use of personal and group gear, food preparation skills, route finding skills, travelling skills required for an expedition (e.g., canoeing, cycling, skiing) and minimum impact camping skills
1.3 apply his or her skills and make reasonable judgements in selecting and carrying out activities relative to individual skill level and the hazards involved by:
1.3.1 considering the abilities, needs and skill levels of participants
1.3.2 considering physical hazards such as terrain, plants, animals and weather
1.3.3 considering physiological hazards such as hypothermia, frostbite and dehydration
2 demonstrate a positive self-concept and an appropriate regard for others in planning and implementing outdoor experiences
2.1 establish and address personal goals and challenges within the context of an outdoor expedition
2.2 be aware of personal feelings, beliefs and expectations regarding outdoor experiences
2.3 be aware of and concerned about the needs, wants and welfare of others
3 demonstrate and apply skills in group problem solving, group living and group activities
3.1 demonstrate skill in cooperative outdoor living activities; e.g., activities related to food and shelter
3.2 demonstrate skill in cooperative group recreational activities; e.g., group action in overcoming obstacles and cooperative action with partners
3.3 demonstrate the ability to recognize decisions and establish rules that must be made to enhance the group experience
4 identify strategies for responding to environmental concerns; e.g., public policy, practices and regulations in Alberta that may help support the conservation of the province’s resources
5 develop and act on plans that will make personal growth a lifelong process
5.1 make realistic assessments of his or her outdoor skills and strive to improve those skills in areas of personal interest and enjoyment
5.2 recognize limitations in knowledge of environments and actively strive to improve that knowledge
5.3 develop and act on plans for self-improvement as part of an expanding, harmonious relationship with the world
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
7.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.