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3.00 Credits
Includes history and philosophy of conservation, preservation, and the development of outdoor recreation in the United States. Emphasizes development of practical skills in planning, instructing, and managing outdoor recreation programs and facilities, including youth resident camps, RV campgrounds, as well as resources in the urban setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Includes the history and philosophy of the residential/day camp movement in the United States. Examines camp industry trends regarding specialty camps, camp organizations, programming and operation standards, marketing, insurance, risk management, administration, staffing, training and certification and improving professional requirements through national certification. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite is ENG 111 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in a SPD course. Includes overview of the history of the outdoor education movement. Concentrates on the basic knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement and present interpretive programs and develop outdoor educational tools. Includes design and construction of interpretive displays using varied materials and all forms of presentation media (print, audio-visual, and computer software). Students will be required to create and present an interpretive program or outdoor education instructional tool. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces basic caving techniques, equipment, issues regarding karst resource protection and national organizations dedicated to resource protection, geology and ecology, as well as cave safety. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces kayaking techniques, water classification, conditioning, safety and destination planning. Includes field experience involving kayaking in multiple environments; flat water, ocean and whitewater (may require overnight stay). Prerequisite: Ability to swim. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Program Planning, Organization and Group Leadership) Introduces principles of program planning in the recreation setting. Analyzes participants' needs and demands, as well as social, physical, and psychological characteristics of participation. Explains how to organize and implement programs and special events. Requires a 32-hour service learning project off campus. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Examines the impacts of human activity on the outdoor environment, specifically lands used for backpacking, hiking, and camping. Addresses the history and philosophy of the Leave No Trace movement, regarding sustainable backcountry and "at-home" practices, visitor demands and resource management challenges. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces leadership and supervision in the leisure services industry. Assesses leadership styles, traits and leadership theories and provides the opportunity for students to assess their own individual styles. Addresses group dynamics, conflict, and issue relating specifically to leadership of volunteers. Includes a leadership practicum. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly Facility and Landscape Planning for Recreation and Parks) Prerequisite: RPK 100 and ENG 111. Introduces concepts of facilities planning, site analysis, planning and zoning strategies, and landscape design. Emphasizes the creation and maintenance of "people-space". Presents issues regarding community development, needs assessment, facility planning and design, geographic use patterns and demographics. Includes field experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Teaches the sport of mountain biking, equipment, techniques, basic bicycle repair, and trail safety and etiquette, trail conflict management, trail development and desination planning. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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