This course will cover the safety issues and basic skills necessary to participate in outdoor adventure activities. Activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, SCUBA diving, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, camping, surfing, and emergency care in the wilderness will be taught. Students will have the opportunity to participate in these activities off campus, but will not be required to do so for class credit. Students will work in groups to problem solve and offer support to one another. This course is open to all students in grades 10, 11 and 12. This course may be substituted for physical education with the approval of the Physical Education Department Chair.

Prerequisite(s): None

Grade Scale: Academic

Credit Hours: 0.5

Credit Type: PE