Adventure-Based Program Leadership

Catalog description

Both theoretical and experiential components are included as the role of the leader in adventure-based programs is examined. This course will focus on the philosophy, leadership techniques, ethics, and current practices in the area of adventure-based programming. Focus of instruction will be upon developing skills for facilitating personal growth and providing leadership for outdoor pursuits within a plethora of different outdoor pursuits. Main topics to be covered: outdoor leadership skills and behavioral styles and they pertain to leading groups, creating community through team building and debriefing activities, inderstanding the value of balancing technical with interpersonal and judgement skills, decision making, conflict management, and assessing and planning for risk in the field. A one-night retreat is included in the course curriculum. RPTM 330 is one of the selections for RPTM majors in the Adventure Recreation Pathway of the Outdoor Recreation Option. The course is open to students from all majors.