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    L3ODE L3 Outdoor Education 19 credits Yr: 13
    A combination of achievement standards and unit standards. 19 credits all internally assessed. This is not a university approved subject.
    Costs:
    $700 approx which includes multi-day trips including a surf camp, sea kayaking expedition, pinnacles tramp, and an optional trip to Snowplanet. Payment for trips need to be made prior to the trip commencing, and all activities / trips must be attended to meet course requirements.
    Prerequisites:
    An interest in and positive attitude toward outdoor activities and physical exercise, and participation and effort in physical education in previous years.
    Learning Strategies:
    A variety of outdoor activities, group activities, classroom theory, unit tests and self reflection.
    Main Areas of Study:
    An exciting course that will allow students to experience multiple opportunities outside of a traditional classroom. Written work involves the planning, preparation and reflection on the process of trips. This course is delivered through a variety of classroom and practical based sessions. Practical sessions cover a wide variety of sports. This course includes a variety of trips including a 3 day surf camp, a kayak skills session followed by a 2-3 day sea kayak expedition, as well as 1-2 night tramping trip. There is an optional trip to Snowplanet. All activities / trips must be attended to meet course requirements.