Introduction to Outdoor Skills & Leadership

Catalog description

In this course, students gain knowledge about the history and philosophy of outdoor leadership. The foundational elements related to outdoor recreation leadership is explored through learning technical skills and facilitation techniques. Students also learn about the interrelationship between leisure behavior and the natural environment; administrative functions such as staffing, risk management, and transportation; and trip planning for outdoor settings. Prerequisite: REC 150 . Offered Fall - Even Numbered Years.