Challenge and adventure activities

focuses on how individuals participate in a variety of physical activities designed to challenge individuals physiologically, behaviourally and socially in diverse contexts and environments. The content supports students to develop knowledge, understandings and skills to assess hazards and manage risks.

It is expected that all students at appropriate intervals across the continuum of learning from Year 5 to Year 10 will participate in the following:

• initiative games
• movement challenges (as individuals and in teams or groups)
• recreational activities in natural and outdoor settings
• navigational challenges.

Schools could also offer the following activities within this focus area if they have access to specialised facilities and equipment and relevant teacher expertise:

• bushwalking
• camping
• biathlon and triathlon
• martial arts
• rock climbing
• canoeing and kayaking
• cycling (mountain biking, BMX, road and track cycling)
• surfing
• skiing (snow or water)
• swimming for performance (with a focus on technique).