Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10, 20, 30

(a)	Explain the role of physical conditioning in safe and comfortable outdoor experiences.
(b)	Compare nutritional and hydration requirements when participating in light to heavy exercise.
(c)	Display basic swimming skills such as floating, treading water and kicking and stroking.
(d)	Explain the “Swim to Survive” standard of the Life Saving Society.
(e)	Demonstrate basic canoe safety and rescue skills, such as getting in and out of a canoe, carrying a canoe, t-rescues and effective throw bag technique.
(f)	Practise canoe strokes (e.g., forward and reverse, draw, pry, j-stroke or stern rudder, sweep and brace) for different purposes.
(g)	Exhibit use of basic cycling techniques such as hand signals, braking safely and gear shifting to accommodate for changes in incline.
(h)	Apply hiking skills (e.g., pacing, adjusting pack, stretching and resting) when hiking in various terrains, such as urban and wilderness treks.
(i)	Demonstrate safe techniques in climbing activities (e.g., high ropes and wall climbing).
(j)	Experiment with different snowshoe skills (e.g., step and kick turns, striding, stamping and edging).
(k)	Practise cross-country ski techniques (e.g., diagonal stride on flat ground, herringbone uphill and snowplough downhill) for different purposes.
(l)	Engage in outdoor evening activities such as star gazing, identifying moon phases and night hiking.