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Sep 12, 2024
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REC 107 - Principles and Practices of Adventure Education This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the theories, practices, and tenets of adventure education. Course content is based on an interdisciplinary perspective with a focus on outdoor recreation and adventure education that is both commercial and community-based. Content will include an emphasis on the need for leisure and recreation for all people throughout the life cycle as well as travel, tourism, recreational programming, and current industry trends associated with adventure education. Students will develop the ability to understand and apply the basic management and programming principles of adventure education. Students will learn some of the fundamental business and operating activities common to adventure education. The course will include some outdoor experiences based on the time of year and weather. Students should be prepared for a weeknight or possibly a weekend field trip. The course will utilize instruction from experts in the field. Course Typically Offered: Every other spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Credits: 3
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