PROJECT
ADVENTURE
Third grade students participate in
Project Adventure.
Project Adventure is a non-traditional
Physical Education course which is a blend
of low and high activities presented in a
prescribed sequence, designed to take
students beyond their own expectations or
perceived willingness to try.
Participation in the course builds
confidence and trust and enhances the
enjoyment of physical activity.
The Project Adventure concept is
characterized by an atmosphere that is fun,
supportive, and challenging.
The learning goals are as follows:
1.
To increase personal confidence.
2.
To increase mutual support within a
group.
3.
To develop an increased level of
agility and physical coordination.
4.
To develop an increased joy in one’s
physical self and in being with others.
5.
To develop an increased familiarity
and identification with the natural world.
Non-competitive
games, group problem-solving initiatives,
and ropes course events are the principle
activities utilized to help individuals
reach their goals.
In all activities, participants are
engaged in “Challenge by Choice”, where no
coercion is involved.
A reasonable willingness to try is
the criterion for success.
The actual mastery of a particular
event is not as important as the attempt
itself.
Project Adventure challenged students
to go beyond their own perceived boundaries,
to work with others to solve problems, and
to experience success.
A strengthened self-image emerges as
students recognize that persistence is more
valued than performance.
