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  • 3.00 Credits

    Content, nature, extent and significance of recreation and leisure; their role in our lives, relevant service delivery agencies/organizations/businesses, leadership functions and styles, and a introduction to team-building/adventure programming activities.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides training and certification in wilderness medical care with a focus on emergency response in remote settings in the backcountry. The course is designed for professionals who intend to work in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting, or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions. Participants will learn systems for patient assessment, extended care (including CPR), and rescue/evacuation in remote settings. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills necessary for responsible practice in the field of outdoor recreation. Upon successful completion of the course (including a written and practical exam), students will have the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized professional certification such as Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits is focused on engaging and introducing students to discover, explore, and practice a variety of outdoor adventure and recreation activities. This includes, but is not limited to, group development, outdoor living, backpacking, flat- and whitewater paddling, mountain biking, rock climbing, caving, and winter-based pursuits. Emphasis is placed on activity-specific technical skill development, equipment management, risk management, environmental ethics, and basic instructional and facilitation strategies. Field Sessions are required.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to many of the skills needed to be a safe and effective outdoor leader. The course is intended for individuals wishing to pursue employment as outdoor leaders in various outdoor adventure activities. Topics will include trip preparation, planning, logistics, planning for and managing risks in outdoor pursuits, group dynamics, leadership styles, emergency response, and environmental considerations. The majority of class time will be spent in the field as part of a multi-day expedition. Prerequisite:    OCRE 2500
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will provide students with an overview of backcountry skills. Students will learn about backcountry travel and camping skills, equipment use, and hazard identification. One lecture and 3 hour field trip are required each week.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The purpose of Outdoor Leadership Practicum is to provide students with the opportunity to apply the requisite knowledge and skills to organize and lead outdoor activities. Under the supervision of OCRE faculty, students will gain experience designing and leading outdoor activities in a volunteer or work setting for a minimum of 40 supervised hours. Emphasis will be placed on client/participant assessment, curriculum design and delivery, safety, and environmental impact. Approval for practicum experiences is coordinated and assigned by OCRE faculty. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours. Prerequisite:    OCRE 2300 and OCRE 2500
  • 1.00 - 9.00 Credits

    Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Open to all students in Recreation who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Customer/client-based leisure services, role delineation, settings, theories of leadership and group dynamics. Skills: apply various experiential techniques for different populations that recreational professionals may encounter.
  • 4.00 Credits

    For outdoor professionals and those who spend extensive time in the outdoors, wilderness nutrition and backcountry cooking are critical components to providing safe, healthy, and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences. Concepts of nutritional balance, energy needs, menu planning, and cooking are explored and applied within the context of a backcountry setting. Multiple field experiences are required. Prerequisite:    HLTH 1030 and NUTR 1020
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will explore and apply concepts of leisure and recreation experiences and the related social impacts across a wide variety of populations including: ethnicity, race, ability, gender, age, religion and nationality.