Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Outdoor Education

Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
Year 9 Physical Education and Health	9	Open entry.
Year 10 Physical Education and Health	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Physical Education	1	Open entry, however, students must be able and willing to participate in the practical aspect of the course.
Level 2 Outdoor Education	2	10 credits in Level 1 Physical Education or at the discretion of the HoD. Please note that selection priority will be given to those students who successfully completed 11PHED in 2024. There are a limited number of spaces in this course so please provide a backup. The online google application form must be completed too.
Level 3 Outdoor Education	3	13 credits in Level 2 Outdoor Ed of Physical Education or at the discretion of the Head of Department. Please note that selection priority will be given to those students who successfully completed 12OUTE in 2024. There are a limited number of spaces in this course so please provide a backup. The online Google application form must be completed too.

This exciting and energetic course focuses on continuing to develop and apply Risk Management, Leadership, and Trip Planning concepts in the outdoors. These concepts are applied through contexts such as Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking, and Canoeing or Kayaking. The course consists of both theory and practical lessons and is an approved university subject.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Maximum of 20 students in a class. An application process will be followed.

Students must be aware that trips will be during school time, and some weekend days may be used. The approximate cost of this course is $650.

Departments:

Physical Education & Health

Level 3 Outdoor Education

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