OLP216

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Wilderness-Based Adventure Planning and Fieldwork

Outdoor Leadership Credit Course College

Focuses on principles and methods of program development, risk management, and teaching strategies in the adventure education and recreation field. Topics include managing logistics, organizing, conducting, and evaluating outdoor adventure programs with diverse populations. Students refine their instructional and shared leadership abilities, designing, and delivering wilderness-based outdoor adventure outings with area schools and agencies. Students participate in field trips.
Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips.
Prereq: OLP 111, OLP 120 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 120.

Credits

3

Offered

S - Every Spring

Course Attributes

G, G-General Elective

Prerequisites

Prereq: OLP 111, OLP 120 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 120.