ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] ACA1 (9-12) 6 :

AC-3.2) Plan an individual outdoor adventure activity.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 9 :

AC-5.1) Plan an outdoor adventure that provides enjoyment and benefits an individual's health.

This is a resource that can be used to identify places to be physically active. To use this site, you begin by either choosing the type of activity you would like to do or by choosing your location. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] ACA1 (9-12) 6 :

AC-3.2) Plan an individual outdoor adventure activity.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 9 :

AC-5.1) Plan an outdoor adventure that provides enjoyment and benefits an individual's health.

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   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in one or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor pursuits, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 4 :

BK-2.1) Explain the terminology associated with exercise and participation in selected individual-performance activities.

Examples: dance, net and wall games, target games, outdoor activities

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor activities, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 2 :

AC-1.2) Identify skills and components needed to design an individualized health-enhancing outdoor fitness program.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 3 :

AC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 6 :

AC-3.2) Plan an individual outdoor adventure activity.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 4 :

AC-2.2) Model proper skills and components for the specified outdoor sport.

Examples: backpacking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 5 :

AC-3.1) Apply skills learned to execute a higher level of physical fitness while participating in outdoor activities.

Have you ever gone hiking in the backcountry with a large, conversational group of buddies and thought to yourself, “I love my friends, but I really wish I had the time and space to enjoy this by myself?” At the same time, why is it that we can feel so comfortable going for a walk in the local park by ourselves yet when it comes to solo hiking, we think twice?

Solo hiking is such a great form of relaxation but it does come with some unique challenges. Here at The Adventure Junkies, we understand you might be hesitant. That’s why we’ve put together this fantastic FAQ to answer all your questions and get you out on the trail by yourself in no time at all!