Demonstrate skills and techniques
Demonstrate skills and techniques
Understanding the Activity
- Comprehend the basics: Grasp the fundamental concepts, rules, and techniques related to the outdoor activity. This could be related to climbing, camping, navigation, kayaking, etc.
- Adaptability: Understand that each outdoor activity can present unique challenges that can be overcome through learning and applying appropriate skills and techniques.
Technical Proficiency
- Skill demonstration: Convey ability to effectively perform key actions essential for the activity. For example, paddling techniques in rafting, rock climbing moves, or setting up a tent.
- Technique perfection: Strive to perfect techniques through practice and repetition. Consistently applying improved techniques can lead to performance enhancements and increased safety.
Safety Measures
- Incorporating safety practices: Display competence in incorporating relevant safety measures in the activity such as belay techniques in rock climbing or correct use of lifejackets in kayaking.
- Emergency handling: Show understanding of emergency procedures specific to the activity. E.g. what to do in case of a fall while climbing or getting lost while trekking.
Environment Interaction
- Navigational skills: Demonstrate good navigational skills including the use of a compass, reading maps or identifying natural signposts.
- Environmental awareness: Show a thorough understanding of how to safely interact with and respect the environment where the activity is based.
Personal and Team Skills
- Leadership skills: Demonstrate appropriate leadership skills, effectively guiding and motivating team members when required.
- Teamwork: Convey ability to collaborate efficiently with team members, helping each other to overcome challenges encountered during the activity.
Monitoring Progress and Feedback Loop
- Self-assessment: Develop skills to evaluate personal performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Apply feedback: Show ability to absorb, understand and apply constructive feedback from coaches or fellow team members to improve skills and techniques.