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4.00 Credits
Presents an in-depth coverage of the theory and application of outdoor leadership skills and small group management. Topics include: judgment and decision-making; field-based risk management; leadership theory and models; leadership styles; small group development phases; group behavior and dynamics; group members? roles; small group management strategies. Springs. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3100.
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4.00 Credits
Part of the Fall Immersion Semester. Presents an in-depth coverage of the theory and applications of outdoor leadership skills and small group management. Topics include: judgment and decision making; field-based risk management; leadership theory and models; leadership styles; small group development phases; group behavior and dynamics; group members? roles; small group management strategies. Additional course fee required. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3101, AP 3321, and AP 3401.
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4.00 Credits
Part of a NOLS or IWLS outdoor skills training experience. Students registering for this course need to register and pay for a NOLS or IWLS course. The PSU cost per credit is reduced for this course. Presents an in-depth coverage of the application of outdoor leadership skills and expedition behavior. Topics may include: judgment and decision making; field-based risk management; leadership theory and models; leadership styles; expedition behavior; small group development phases; group behavior and dynamics; group members? roles; small group management strategies. Students should have proper personal clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel. Falls, Winter, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced outdoor technical skill course focusing on techniques and procedures to conduct rock climbing experiences requiring lead climbing. Topics include: selection and placement of active and passive climbing protection; route finding; lead climbing; belaying a lead climber; multiple pitch climbing; complex climbing-anchor building; rescue systems and instructional strategies for climbing. Additional course fee required. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210, (AP 2300 or AP 2309), and (AP 3300 or AP 3301 or AP 3309).
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3.00 Credits
Part of a NOLS or IWLS outdoor skills training experience. Students registering for this course need to register and pay for a NOLS or IWLS course. The PSU cost per credit is reduced for this course. An advanced outdoor technical skill course focusing on techniques and procedures to conduct rock climbing experiences requiring lead climbing. Topics may include: selection and placement of active and passive climbing protection, route finding, lead climbing, belaying a lead climber, multiple pitch climbing, complex climbing-anchor building, rescue systems, and instructional strategies for climbing. Falls, Winterim, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an exploration of the history, philosophy, ethics, research, and theories related to Adventure, Outdoor, and Experiential Education. Focuses mostly on the theories and models explaining intrapersonal attributes such as self-efficacy, attribution theory, motivation, and arousal theories. Explains the ?why? and ?how? behind the ?what? professional Adventure Educators do. Students develop writing skills related to the profession through multiple writing assignments including a personal philosophy statement and an academic research paper. Springs. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. (WRIT)(WRCO)
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3.00 Credits
Part of the Fall Immersion Semester. Provides an exploration of the history, philosophy, ethics, research, and theories related to Adventure, Outdoor, and Experiential Education. Focuses mostly on the theories and models explaining intrapersonal attributes such as self-efficacy, attribution theory, motivation, and arousal theories. Explains the ?why? and ?how? behind the ?what? professional Adventure Educators do. Students develop writing skills related to the profession through multiple writing assignments including a personal philosophy statement and an academic research paper. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3101, AP 3301, and AP 3401. (WRIT)(WRCO)
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4.00 Credits
Provides the knowledge needed to handle medical emergencies requiring extended care in remote settings. Students who successfully complete the course and pass the WFR exam receive a Wilderness First Responder certificate good for 3 years. Students also have an opportunity to receive CPR certification. Uses a combination of lectures, scenarios, and rescue simulations. Additional course fee required. Springs.
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4.00 Credits
Part of the Fall Immersion Semester. Provides the knowledge needed to handle medical emergencies requiring extended care in remote settings. Students who successfully complete the course and pass the WFR exam receive a Wilderness First Responder certificate good for 3 years. Students also have an opportunity to receive CPR certification. Uses a combination of lectures, scenarios, and rescue simulations. Additional course fee required. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3101, AP 3301, and AP 3321.
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4.00 Credits
Part of a NOLS or IWLS outdoor skills training experience. Students registering for this course need to register and pay for a NOLS or IWLS course. The PSU cost per credit is reduced for this course. Provides the knowledge needed to handle medical emergencies requiring extended care in remote settings. Students who successfully complete the course and pass the WFR exam receive a Wilderness First Responder certificate good for 3 years. Students might also have an opportunity to receive CPR certification. Uses lectures, scenarios, and rescue simulations. Falls, Winterim, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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