Outdoor Survival in Physical Education Equipment and software

Outdoor Survival in Physical Education Equipment and software package

Goal To implement an outdoor adventure course that promotes physical activity, teaches basic survival and life skills, and provides first hand experience in handling survival gear.

Benefits Teaches basic survival skills Different from typical physical education class Develops an appreciation for the outdoors Increases friendships and social skills Builds self-confidence and self-reliance

Equipment/Software Survival kit (15) Tents (5) Compass (30) First aid kit (6) Survival basics CD (1)

Survival Kits Guardian Survival Kit Provides essential survival gear 15 various items Compact and light weight Waterproof Provides students with first hand experience

Survival Kits Includes: Water, food bars, water purification tablets, flashlight, waterproof matches, sleeping bag, poncho, tissues, wet naps, whistle, and playing cards Can be purchased at: http: //www. survivalwarehouse. com/survival-kits/guardian-survivalpal. html (15) at $46. 99/ea = $704. 85

Tents Coleman Signature 6 Person Dome Tent Easy to set up Provides students with experience making shelter Students must work together to build it Good quality, easy storage

Tents Coleman signature 6 person dome tent can be purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods store or online at: http: //www. dickssportinggoods. com/products/colem an-tents. jsp (6) at $159. 99/ea = $959. 94

Compass Map compass Teaches students about directional knowledge Can be used in combination with a map for navigation Crucial for outdoor survival Small, cheap, easy to carry

Compass Map compass can be purchased at http: //www. survival-warehouse. com/compasses-andweather-tools/map-compass. html (30) at $6. 99/ea = $209. 70

First Aid Kit Adventure Medical Kit Students will learn about wound care Learn how to apply sterile dressings Learn about survival medications Small, lightweight

First Aid Kit includes: bandages/dressings, medications, thermometer, forceps, gloves, hand wipes, and more Adventure medical kits can be purchased at http: //www. adventuremedicalkits. com/medicalkits/adventure-first-aid/family-first-aid-1. html (6) at $30. 00/ea = $180. 00

Survival CD Survival Basics I and II with Dr. Ron Hood Great overview of outdoor survival Topics such as preventing heat loss, building fires, what is safe to eat Survival techniques and personal experiences Easy to follow examples

Survival CD Survival Basics I and II with Dr. Ron Hood can be purchased at: http: //www. amazon. com/Survival. Basics-II-The-Adventure/dp/B 0001 JXP 5 M (1) CD at $12. 99 = $12. 99

Outdoor Survival An outdoor survival class with the right equipment is beneficial to students in many ways: Basic survival techniques, first aid instruction, navigation skills, character building, teamwork Survival basics CD provides an overview and examples The equipment gives the students first-hand experiences This is something different and fun!