Physical Education
- The child has developed physical endurance and cardiovascular strength through hiking the advanced trail.
- The child has improved their balance and coordination while navigating the challenging terrain of the trail.
- Through hiking, the child has gained knowledge of proper hiking techniques, including pacing, breathing, and using hiking poles.
Continued development related to hiking the Velodrome Advanced trail at Burnaby Mountain can include exploring other challenging hiking trails in different locations to further enhance physical endurance and strength. Additionally, the child can participate in outdoor activities such as rock climbing or orienteering to further improve balance, coordination, and outdoor navigation skills.
Book Recommendations
- Lost on a Mountain in Maine by Donn Fendler: A true story of a twelve-year-old boy's survival in the wilderness of Maine.
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: The story of a thirteen-year-old boy who survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness and must rely on his own skills to survive.
- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George: The adventures of a twelve-year-old boy who runs away to live in the Catskill Mountains.
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