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Dept. of Health & Human Performance (cont'd)

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Outdoor Adventure Leadership

The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree develops student’s skills in group dynamics, leadership principles, educational philosophy, as well as teaching and communication.  This degree combines the study of educational and leadership theory and practice with technical outdoor travel and adventure.  Students will acquire and enhance environmental skills and knowledge related to a variety of populations including senior citizens and youth-at-risk and explore issues ranging from ethical controversies and risk management to program design.

Specialized skills acquired with Outdoor Adventure Leadership include sequencing, facilitation, and processing of activities, with specific attention to transferring the learning from activity-based experiences to “real lives” of participants.  In addition, the ability to safely engage in and provide outdoor activities and effectively teach skills in outdoor and indoor settings are central to the degree.

Outdoor Adventure Leadership prepares students for careers in a wide variety of leadership settings with hands-on learning activities.  The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree allows the student to teach outdoor skills to others, safely oversee outdoor programs, and design programs for corporate and community organizations while preparing students for professions with agencies that have a natural resource base foundation and public and private entities for utilizing the outdoors.

An Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree will allow the graduate to pursue careers in adventure business companies; travel agencies; ski resorts; city, state, and national parks; U.S. Forest Service; outfitter organizations; ecotourism; and hotel and resort management.

A grade of C- or higher is mandatory in all health and human performance courses satisfying the major requirements.

Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Degree Requirements

  Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements
(See page 71) Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the Academic Foundations requirements within this major.
37
Degree Core
HHP 200 Foundations of Outdoor Adventure Leadership 3
HHP 214 Outdoor Recreations in the United States 3
HHP 280 Challenge Course Fundamentals 3
HHP 310 Adventure Leadership 3
HHP 490 Internship/Practicum 6
Total 18
Department Required Courses
HHP 100 Foundations of Exercise Science 4
HHP 210 First Aid and CPR 2
HHP 300 Motor Learning and Control 3
HHP 301 Motor Learning and Control Lab 1
HHP 365 Special Populations in Health and Physical Education 2
HHP 381 Adventure Counseling and Leadership 3
HHP 405 Outdoor and Camping Education 3
HHP 430 Exercise Physiology 3
HHP 431 Exercise Physiology Lab 1
HHP 461 Organization and Administration in Health Enhancement 3
HHP 466 Ethical/Legal Aspects in Outdoor Adventure Leadership 3
Total 28
Basic Skills
Choose at least 5 credits from the following:
HHP 131 Cross Country Skiing 1
HHP 132 Skiing, Beginning Downhill 1
HHP 134 Beginning Snowboarding 1
HHP 142 Lifeguard Training:  Basic 2
HHP 181 Basic Navigation/Orienteering 1
HHP 292 Fly Fishing 1
HHP 292 Rock Climbing 1
Total 5
Advanced Skills
Choose at least 12 credits from the following:
HHP 133 Skiing, Intermediate Downhill 1
HHP 143 Water Safety Instructor 3
HHP 144 Lifeguarding Instructor/Head Lifeguard/Waterfront Modules 2
HHP 182 Advanced Navigation 2
HHP 185 Winter Survival Skills 2
^HHP 230 Wilderness First Responder 3
HHP 292 Advanced Rock Climbing/Rappelling 2
HHP 480 Advanced Challenge Skills and Facilitation 3
Total 12
^or equivalent/comparable training (Ski Patrol, Park & Rec., Health Organizations, etc.)
Total major credits 63
Minor 20
Total minimum required credits for degree 120

*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Students should visit with their faculty advisor each semester prior to registration.  The following suggested schedule provides a general overview of courses and work that will enable the student to progress through the degree in an orderly and timely manner.

First Year
Basic Skills Electives          
WRIT 101
HHP 100
HHP 200
HHP 210
Academic Foundations
Second Year
Basic Skills Electives
Advanced Skills Electives
HHP 101
HHP 214
HHP 280
HHP 300/301
Academic Foundations
Minor
Third Year
Advanced Skills
HHP 310
HHP 381
HHP 405
HHP 430/431
Academic Foundations
Minor
Fourth Year
Advanced Skills Electives 
HHP 270
HHP 365
HHP 461
HHP 466
HHP 490
Minor
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