Adventure Programming

Catalog description

This course is designed to explore the various approaches to Adventure Programming as it is applied to K-12, Physical Education. Topics to be investigated include: The history, philosophy, theoretical models (e.g. experimental learning theory), and application of Adventure programming in the Physical Education setting, the Experimental Learning Cycle, goal setting, value contracts for individuals and groups, individual choice in a group setting, effective leadership, cooperative games, low and high challenge course facilitation, various suitable adventure activities, and the application of developmentally appropriate adventure activities within the elementary and secondary school physical education curriculum. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.