Physical+Education+(3)

Man as a Predator This sub-unit, the most difficult to arrange in the unit, focuses on the human animal. While martial arts may not be permitted in classrooms, dance is acceptable. I have chosen a dance which leads into martial arts for this chapter: Capoeira. In addition, the exploration of the human animal lends itself to a second unit of outdoor education (to follow up on orienteering): survival!

Capoeira is an evolution of folk dance, and as such flows very well from the previous unit. A dance designed by oppressed Africans slaves of the Portuguese in Brazil, this dance is meant to enhance power and coordination while teaching martial arts.

Survival is a broad topic, but all elements of outdoorsmanship are relevant. Students with experience in scouting and camping will be familiar with many of these concepts. A student equipped with appropriate survival and outdoors skills is far more likely to get out into nature, and less likely to bring along a pickup-truck, DVD player and case of beer when they do.

The Activity Overviews can be found here:

CAPOEIRA SURVIVAL