Sport and Recreation Program Development and Delivery: Stages 1

Connection to the environmentCurriculum Link Reference SheetStrand Focus• Individuals begin to develop or further develop their appreciation for the environment.• Through establishing a positive and meaningful connection, students become receptive to the benefits of nature.• Understanding the role of non-urban spaces and the benefits these provide to the individual and community.Links to DET CurriculumKnowledge and Understanding OutcomesENES1ENS1.5ENS1.6Gathers information about natural and built environments and communicates some of the ways in which theyinteract with, and can care for, these environmentsCompares and contrasts natural and built features in their local area and the ways in which people interact withthese features.Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between environments and people.Sport and Recreation Target ComponentsEngaging in outdoor activitiesAppreciation for the environmentPersonal and group reflectionEstablishing comfort with the natural environmentLocal heritageRelationships within environmentActivitiesSport and Recreation activities are used to enhance the learning experience. Sample activities used to facilitate the Sport andRecreation outcomes for this Content Strand include:Activity SR Target DescriptionBivouacEnvironmentalAwarenessComfort in thenatural environment/heritageAppreciation for theenvironmentParticipants get back to being one with nature; they’ll have the opportunity tolearn about the local regions heritage while also reflecting on the relationshipbetween man and nature.Students will participate in a variety of activities aimed at allowing them toimmerse themselves in nature. Activities may include bushwalking and games.Sport and Recreation Program Development and Delivery: Stages 1, 2 and 3 | 14 |