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Teaching Stand Up Paddleboarding - Coggle Diagram
Teaching Stand Up Paddleboarding
Learning Areas
Science
Forces and motion (Newton’s Laws)
Force and Acceleration
The harder you push, the faster it moves
Action and Reaction
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Inertia
An object stays still or keeps moving unless a force acts on it.
Balance concepts
Centre of gravity
Base of support
Biomechanics of paddling
Environmental forces (wind, water movement)
Hass
Connection to place and environment
Human interaction with waterways
Cultural perspectives on water use
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and knowledge
Traditional watercraft (e.g. bark canoes)
Constructed from local materials using sustainable methods
Used for travel, fishing and connection to waterways
Reflects deep knowledge of water, balance and environment
Sustainable practices
Cultural relationships with Country
Sustainability and environmental responsibility
Ethical decision-making
Care for shared spaces
Respect for cultural and environmental values
HPE
Learning through movement
Understanding developed through physical experience.
Movement increases focus, enjoyment, and motivation
Concepts learned through doing, not just thinking
Skill acquisition (SUP paddling, balance, stance)
Stance - Laying down, kneel, stand up
Paddle Technique - hand position, forward/back/sweep strokes
Balance - knee flexion, foot position, centre of gravity
Personal and social capability (cooperation, resilience)
Peer support and encouragement
Managing emotions and confidence on water
Responsibility for self and others’ safety
Safety and risk management
First Aid Equipment
Lifejackets
Sun Safety - Sunscreen
Clothing - Broad brim Hat, collared shirt, sunglasses
Emergency Planning
Identifying Risks - Weather conditions, environmental hazards
On-water sense (reading conditions and self-awareness)
Reading water, wind, and surroundings
Adjusting effort, balance, and technique
Cross-Curriculum Priority
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Sub-branches:
Yuki (bark canoe) history
Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna cultural knowledge
Sustainable practices in canoe construction
Care for Country
Two-way learning (Western science + Aboriginal knowledge)
Dreaming stories connected to water and Country
Cross-Curriculum Capability
Critical and Creative Thinking
Problem-solving on water
Decision-making for balance and movement
Applying scientific concepts in real contexts
Reflective questioning during movement
Personal and Social Capability
Resilience and confidence-building
Emotional regulation
Shared responsibility
Cooperation and peer support
Pedagogy
Activist Pedagogy
Encouraging responsible environmental action
Applying the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Translating learning into ethical behaviour
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Respecting Aboriginal knowledge systems
Valuing local cultural histories
Learning with culture, not about culture
Dialogic Pedagogy
Guided questioning
Peer discussion at stop points
Shared reflection on learning experiences
Dispositional Pedagogy
Developing resilience
Encouraging persistence
Building curiosity through exploration
Learning from mistakes in a safe environment
Critical Pedagogy
Reflecting on environmental stewardship
Linking learning to sustainability and responsibility
Questioning human impact on waterways
Session Specific Details
Safety and Risk Management
Equipment safety (boards, paddles, PFDs)
Boundaries and signals
Environmental awareness
Emergency procedures
Session Structure
Route planning
Stop points
On-water learning focus
Off-water reflection
Assessment for Learning
Observation of skill progression
Peer feedback
Teacher questioning
Reflection on learning and culture