Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0222 - Outdoor Leading and Teaching

This course addresses outdoor leadership from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Readings and discussions will focus on such topics as safety and risk management, group development theory, social justice issues and the educational use of the wilderness. Practical lab sessions will cover such topics as emergency procedures, trip planning, outdoor travel, Leave No Trace, and the instruction of specific wilderness activities. Two weekend outdoor trips and teaching opportunities provide experiential learning in the class. The course is designed for students who desire to teach in the outdoors. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Accepted for CEL-1 credit 5-College students will be graded pass/fail