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3.00 Credits
Provides a firsthand experience on the use of adventure programming for personal growth and the building of a healthy community. Challenges students to explore their personal connection with the natural world via a wilderness solo experience. Helps students explore the field of Adventure Education as a potential profession for themselves. Topics include: rationale and benefits of Adventure Education?s adventure programming application in recreation, education, developmental and therapeutic settings; professional preparation requirements; public land resources; environmental issues; trends in Adventure Education. Additional course fee required. Falls and Springs. Prerequsite(s): Adventure Education majors and minors only.
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3.00 Credits
Covers learning theories and teaching methods pertinent to Adventure Education. Topics include: child and adolescent development; lesson plan design; creation of engaging and experiential lessons; instructional skills; physical, cognitive, and affective methods of instruction; group management; and learning assessment. Springs. Prerequsite(s): Adventure Education majors and minors only.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the skills and risk management associated with institutional top rope rock climbing. Topics include: selection and use of equipment; management of rock climbing site; belaying; building climbing anchor systems; and performing basic rescues. Introduces natural history concepts relevant to rock climbing. Additional course fee required. Falls and Springs. Prerequsite(s): Adventure Education majors and minors only.
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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. Introduces students to the skills and risk management associated with rock climbing. Topics may include: selection and use of equipment; management of rock climbing sites; belaying; building climbing anchor systems; and performing basic rescues. Falls, Winterim, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the skills and risk management associated with teaching flat water and moving water canoeing. Topics include: selection and use of equipment; paddling strokes; portaging techniques; group management relevant to canoeing in lake and river environment; movement analysis. Introduces natural and human history concepts relevant to canoeing. Additional course fee required. Falls and Springs. Prerequsite(s): Adventure Education majors and minors only.
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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. Introduces students to the skills and risk management associated with flat water and moving water canoeing. Topics may include: selection and use of equipment; paddling strokes; portaging techniques; group management relevant to canoeing in lake and river environments; movement analysis. Falls, Winterim, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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4.00 Credits
Presents an in-depth coverage of the planning, preparation, risk management, technical and environmental skills of extended wilderness travel. Students plan, organize, and participate in a series of wilderness trips lasting from 3 to 15 days. Topics include: Leave No Trace ethics; backpacking; canoe camping; nutrition; meal planning; outdoor cooking; stove use; campsite selection; modern and traditional technology used in wilderness expeditions; map and compass navigation; route finding on and off trail; river crossing; bear camping; weather prediction. Students must have proper personal clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel. Additional course fee required. Springs. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3300. (TECO)
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4.00 Credits
Part of the Fall Immersion Semester. Presents an in-depth coverage of the planning, logistical preparation, risk management, technical and environmental skills of extended wilderness travel. Students plan, organize, and participate in a series of wilderness trips lasting from 4 to 15 days. Topics include: Leave No Trace ethics; backpacking; canoe camping; nutrition; meal planning; outdoor cooking; stove use; campsite selection; modern and traditional technology used in wilderness expeditions; map and compass navigation; route finding on and off trail; river crossing; bear camping; weather prediction. Students must have proper personal clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel. Additional course fee required. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210. Corequisite(s): AP 3301, AP 3321, and AP 3401. (TECO)
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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 technical and environmental skills of extended wilderness travel. Students participate in a wilderness trip lasting from 2 to 4 weeks. Topics may include: Leave No Trace ethics, backpacking, canoe camping, nutrition, meal planning, outdoor cooking, stove use, campsite selection, modern and traditional technology used in wilderness expeditions, map and compass navigation, route finding on and off trail, river crossing, bear camping, and weather prediction. Students should have proper personal clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel. Does not satisfy the PSU Technology Connection. Falls, Winterim, Springs, Summers. Prerequisite(s): approval of Adventure Education Program Coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced outdoor technical skill course focusing on the use of a variety of low and high challenge course elements for intrapersonal and interpersonal skill development. Focuses on developing instructional and risk management skills on a challenge course environment. Fall of even years. Prerequisite(s): AP 2210 and (AP 2300 or AP 2309).
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