FB 2008 - Women's Topics in Wilderness Leadership Offered: Location:Sierra Nevada Mountains,California

Institution:

Prescott College

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Description:

In this course, students will explore women's unique psychology, learning styles, and group behaviors in the context of wilderness expeditioning. The ultimate intention will be to discuss and develop methods for effectively serving female adventure education participants. Building competence and confidence, students will practice technical skills, which may include rock climbing, backpacking, canyoneering, boating, mountaineering, navigation, and low-impact camping in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Students successfully completing this course will be more able to perform in single and mixedgender adventure education settings as leaders and participants. This course is also intended to serve as additional preparation for upper division technical skills courses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prescott.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 350-2100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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