HPW 300P - Wilderness Education

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Human Performance and Wellness

Description:

This is a field-based expedition-style course designed to run for the entirety of the May Term. The course will begin with a week of classroom work in preparation for the expedition. The expedition will take place in different areas of the Intermountain West and the Colorado Plateau - the field session will last approximately two weeks. The last week of the course will directly follow the field portion and will consist of debriefing, reflection, writing, and assessment. This intensive course will support the Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor by allowing students to apply, practice, and develop the outdoor, leadership, and foundational knowledge they have gained in other related courses. This course can be used to fulfill the "outdoor skills" requirement for the outdoor leadership minor. Expedition dates will be May 9 - 23, 2014. Course objectives: #NAME? foundational knowledge of outdoor education and leadership in a field setting #NAME? camping, basic rock climbing, and paddling #NAME? on a deeper level and development of effective judgment, decision making, communication, and self-awareness through experiential opportunities Recommended prior courses: Both Outdoor Leadership and Outdoor Trip Leader Training; Foundations of Outdoor and Experiential Education, Outdoor Skills Courses. Priority for enrollment will be given to students taking the Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor. Costs: $500 or less for expedition expenses. Cost is dependent on current fuel prices, gear rental, etc. (Expedition expenses are in addition to tuition) Please pay expedition fees at the Eccles HWAC reception desk.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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