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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to learn the fundamental techniques of downhill skiing and snowboarding. Topics include equipment selection, care and safety issues. Specific objectives depend on students' level of expertise. Course includes several daylong field experiences. Additional course fee required.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in beginning climbing techniques, equipment selection and environmental stewardship strategies. This course covers safety procedures, movement techniques, knot-tying, belaying, and top-rope anchor systems. Prepares students for leadership roles in conducting beginning rock-climbing experiences in campus, recreational and adventure programs. Lectures will be in the format of "ground school" on site . Additionalcharge assessed for field trip.
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3.00 Credits
General skills course on the theory and practice of finding your way by map, topographic map reading, and the use of the compass as it relates to course setting and location identification. Course includes field experiences.
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3.00 Credits
Beginning course on cycling that focuses on mountain biking as a tool for recreation and fitness. Topics include riding techniques, equipment selection, basic bicycle maintenance and repair. Course includes field experience on easy to moderate trails.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the sport of kayaking. Basic instruction in equipment selection, paddling techniques, navigation, trip planning, water rescue skills, and safety precautions in flat and moving water is taught.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of day hiking. Students will have the opportunity to learn about ecological stewardship strategies, specialized equipment, clothing, map reading, and resources for gathering information pertinent to planning a hike.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to cross-country skiing progressing from beginning to advanced techniques, including safety precautions. Indoor lectures are combined with field experiences to local cross-country ski areas. Additional course fee required.
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will gain the skills necessary to prepare for and enjoy a safe wilderness camping experience. Specific skills include planning and packing for a trip, choosing appropriate equipment and clothing, managing risk and appropriately responding in emergencies, reading maps, route finding, and using the wilderness responsibly and courteously. Course includes a weekend overnight excursion.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the theory and practice of experiential education and leadership in outdoor adventure and recreational settings. Leadership styles, techniques, methods, and practices will be considered in this class, which bridges classroom and experiential learning. Course includes a number of field experiences.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to effective team-building and group-facilitation techniques. Knowledge of challenge by choice principles, group sequencing, group psychological principles, and interpretation of group dynamics will allow students to effectively build teams and promote personal development. The student will gain skills for effective group facilitation on low and high ropes elements at a challenge course. Hardware and safety as well as rescue techniques will be explored. Additional course fee.
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