Outdoor and Environmental Studies Units 1 and 2
Overview
Outdoor and Environmental Studies combines practical outdoor experiences with understanding how people interact with nature. It focuses on building skills for outdoor activities while exploring environmental issues.
You will take part in camps and field experiences, and learn how outdoor environments are used, valued and managed.
| Lesson format | Weekly Online Classes |
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| Study mode | Blended learning program |
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Example assessment timeline
Each unit runs over a 16-week study period. Enrolled students will receive a course timetable with key dates, assessment deadlines and important milestones. Download an example timeline:
Unit 1
- Outdoor experiences and connection to nature.
- Motivations for engaging with outdoor environments.
- Factors affecting access to outdoor experiences.
- Safe participation in outdoor activities.
Unit 2
- Relationships between people and environments.
- Ecosystems and environmental systems.
- Human impacts on the environment.
- Sustainability, conservation and climate change.
Additional resources
The VCAA Study Design provides comprehensive information about the areas of study, learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this course. Go to the VCAA website to download the Study Design.
To get a feel for the locations we may visit and the experiences offered, check out the websites for Rubicon and Outdoor School, with whom we partner for our camps.