Exercise and Sport Studies 940 - PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR SKILLS

Sectioned course. This course is designed for students to understand technologies used by both prehistoric cultures as well as present-day native cultures throughout the world.  Through a hands-on approach the class will provide authentic lessons in wilderness living and survival. Students build competence in ancient fire making, natural shelter building, wildlife tracking, stone tool making, woodcraft, wild edible and medicinal plant identification, primitive pottery making, basketry and other hunter gatherer strategies of living.  There is one overnight trip.  Experiencing the wilderness in this way also allows students to understand how the natural world can enhance everyday life. Enrollment limited to 11.