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  • PRLS 190: Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing

    1.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 1 Basic skills and techniques of downhill skiing are taught and refined. Includes becoming familiar with use of ski equipment, terminology, and safety rules. Includes lecture and field experience to improve downhill skiing skills. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 191: Snowboarding

    1.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 1 Basic skills and techniques of snowboarding are taught and refined. Includes becoming familiar with use of equipment, terminology, and safety rules. Includes lecture and field experience to improve snowboarding skills. This course also consists of demonstrations, discussions, and videos. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 195: Introduction to Hot Air Ballooning

    2.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 2 The course will include history, FAA regulations, equipment, weather, instruments, flight planning, balloon operations, and medical factors. Laboratory includes skill development as a crewmember and pilot, using an AX-8 hot air balloon. FAA student pilot certificates will be offered to all students. Although this is an introductory course, those completing it with a grade of B or better will be eligible to sit for the FAA written examination for lighter-than-air, free balloon, a requirement for the private pilot certificate. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 210: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure

    3.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 3 Traces the development of current concepts of recreation and leisure and their implications and consequences. Covers influences of philosophy, religion, science, economics, sociology, and politics on discretionary time and its uses. Notes Open to nonmajors. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 214: Field Study in Natural History

    3.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 3 This course provides an introduction to natural history and its application in natural area interpretation through field study investigation of the environment. Fundamentals of bird, plant, animal, and rock identification, as well as sky and landscape interpretation, will be covered. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 220: Experiential Education Theory and Application

    3.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 3 Provides a broad theoretical, as well as practical, background in teaching and learning experientially. Concepts presented, experienced, and discussed include the basic premises of experiential learning accordingto a wide variety of educators and philosophers. The content and experience applies to recreation, education, development, and therapeutic settings. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 221: Challenge Course Facilitator Field Work

    2.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 2 Fundamental principles and techniques of challenge course facilitation. Consolidate classroom learning in an experiential setting through leading youth groups in the field. Introduction to specific safety, skills, and facilitation techniques for the Hemlock Overlook challenge course, including all low elements, mechanics of operating the zip wire complex, and belay and safety for the Total Team Challenge . Prerequisites PRLS 220; CPR and first aid certifications Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 241: Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 3 Paid or voluntary work experience in a park and recreation agency. Minimum period of 10 to 12 weeks of part-time employment or experience. Capstone course for minors, allowing for integration and application of course work, theories, and research to a work setting. Work sites chosen among four approved sites. Includes meetings and assignments prior to and during the practicum. Prerequisites PRLS 210 and 310 for majors; PRLS 210, 310, 316, 327
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  • PRLS 250: Wilderness Travel and Sustainability

    2.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 2 This experiential course is designed for students with prior backpacking experience. Involves discussions, demonstrations, and activities that teach students wilderness skills, safety and judgment, leadership and teamwork, and environmental ethics. Topics covered include basic wilderness first-aid, hazard evaluation, emergency procedures, expedition behavior, self awareness, judgment and decision making, campsite selection, shelter and stove use, fire building, sanitation and hygiene, cooking, nutrition and rationing, equipment care and selection, staying warm and dry, route finding and navigation, Leave No Trace backpacking, weather, natural history, and wilderness ethics. Application of these skills will occur during the 14-day offtrail backpacking trip in a remote wilderness area. Not only will students practice these wilderness skills, but they will also develop leadership abilities by working in a collaborative team environment. Prerequisites PRLS 120 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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  • PRLS 253: Florida Everglades Canoe Expedition

    3.00 Credits
    George Mason University

    Credits: 3 This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, manage, and participate in extended wilderness excursions by canoe in remote locations, while exploring a region's natural history. Students will be engaged in classroom preparation; training in canoeing and wilderness travel/living skills; group leadership; and environmental education in the Everglades National Park ecosystem. The class will travel and camp for 6 days/nights in the Everglades back country by canoe as a self-contained group. Students will perform a service project in the park. For students planning careers in outdoor recreation, interpretation, and natural resources management and planning; and students with a general interest in the course topics. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 2 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 1
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