ODAL 101 - Intro to Outdoor Skills

Institution:

Sierra Nevada University - Closed

Subject:

Outdoor Leadership

Description:

This course provides students with an introduction to a wide range of outdoor skills, i.e., backpacking, navigation, whitewater rafting, canyoneering (fall semester only), winter camping (spring semester only), and rock climbing. These outdoor skills will be taught over the course of four weekend field expeditions. Classroom sessions will be used to plan and prepare for expeditions, as well as introduce complimentary topics like the origins and directions of outdoor adventure education. This course serves as an introduction to the outdoor Adventure Leadership Program and provides students with the means of assessing and determining their own interest in pursuing future outdoor pursuits. Note: This course satisfies the PHED requirement. Note: The materials fee covers field trip expenditures.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sierranevada.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 831-1314

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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