Course objectives and design principles
The following objectives are at the heart of all OB courses:
Self DevelopmentDevelop your self awareness, confidence and motivation. Recognise your potential. Understand and assume personal responsibility. | Social DevelopmentIncrease your social awareness and communication skills. Understand how to create effective relationships and experience success as a member of a team. | ValuesConsideration of your own, others and Outward Bound’s values which are Compassion, Greatness, Responsibility and Integrity. Develop skills to resolve conflicts of values. | EnvironmentExperience education in, about and for the environment. Become a guardian of the environment. | ServiceExperience and understand what it means to be of service. |
All our courses are designed on these principles:
Learning through Experience is the foundation of all Outward Bound courses – you will learn by doing! Learn more about yourself and others from challenge, success and failure, self reflection and feedback. All activities are designed to promote learning that can be transferred to home and work.
Adventure and Challenge - Outward Bound courses are based on real adventure. You will have experiences that are physically, mentally and emotionally challenging.
We will push your limitsand help you conquer your fears!
Physical Activities in the Outdoors - All activities involve situations where there are real consequences. Our highly skilled instructors deliver our courses, which will include activities such as: Sailing, Kayaking, High ropes, Rock climbing, Solo experience, Tramping, Physical training. You don’t need previous outdoors experience to participate.
Safe and Supportive Environment - Clearly maintained boundaries which ensure physical and emotional safety. Supportive relationships and culture. See safety below for more information.
