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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
(S/U grade only.)
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students an applicable knowledge of the sport/activity of canoeing and kayaking, as well as develop students' physical and mental ability to learn and execute canoeing and kayaking skills. This is a beginner flat water and Class 1 level canoe course.
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1.00 Credits
(S/U grade only.)
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1.00 Credits
This is a basic rock-climbing class. The material covered is for students with little or no experience or knowledge of rock climbing. This class is experiential in nature; therefore, being present and active in class is necessary. Skills may include but are not limited to knot-tying, belaying, bouldering, safety concerns, route reading, and technique.
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1.00 Credits
(S/U grade only.)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the nature and diversity of recreation pursuits and the social and cultural forces that influence leisure related choices. Students will examine the various ways in which recreation is organized for delivery by professionals working in the recreation and event industry. Career opportunities in recreation and park and event management are explored.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the philosophical foundation of leisure, recreation, and play, and traces the major historical events and perspectives in recreation and leisure through the present time. Current trends and issues are discussed as they relate to social, economic, environmental, and public policy factors.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to lead new games and field games and to facilitate group initiatives, and low ropes and high ropes challenge courses. The student will learn to facilitate diverse groups to develop teamwork, and leadership skills, improve group dynamics, increase trust and improve communication, and direct a wide variety of challenge course activities. The course stresses safety, particularly in the use of ropes course apparatus, equipment, sequencing, and processing. The challenge-by-choice philosophy is followed throughout. This course comprises four separate components, which must be taken in sequence but may be taken in subsequent semesters.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes education in teaching leadership and programming skills in outdoor adventure, including hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, basic survival skills, orienting skills, group dynamics, safety, risk management, accessibility, and environmental ethics.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to special event planning and prepares them to design and implement a variety of special events for leisure, recreation, and park organizations, community organizations, non-profit agencies, associations, corporations, and other organizations.
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