PHYSICAL EDUCATION-OUTDOORS - PEO

PEO (PRT) 214Introduction to Adventure Education3(3-0-0) F
History and philosophy, social psychology of adventure, theories of adventure, benefits, risk-taking behavior, current rends and issues, research and evaluation, and model programs. Field trip required. Students are responsible for their own transportation for field trip.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 WolfWare Info


PEO (PRT) 215Principles and Practices of Outdoor Leadership3(3-0-0) S
Principles and practices of leadership in adventure education and recreation programs: group management, trip planning, staffing, group dynamics, health and safety issues, risk management and other relevant topics.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PEO 216Backcountry Skills and Techniques2(2-0-0) S
Skills for backcountry travel and camping. Techniques for planning, organizing and leading backcountry trips. Plan and participate in two required weekend field trips. Additional charge assessed for the field trips. Refer to the online schedule ofclasses for the current charge.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PEO 217Challenge Course Programming2(1-2-0) F,S
Participants learn about ropes and group initiative courses; variety of adventure activities including new games, initiatives, high, and low ropes course events. Safety and risk management issues and facilitation techniques presented and discussed.Participate in one required weekend field trip. Additional charge assessed for the fieldtrip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PEO 302Practicum Experience in Outdoor Programs2(0-4-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: PEO 214, PEO 215, PEO 216, PEH 280
Short-term, supervised opportunity for students to participate in leading an outdoor activity course or program. Integration of academic preparation with its application in a field setting.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info