| PEO (PRT) 214 | Introduction to Adventure Education | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| 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. |
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| PEO (PRT) 215 | Principles and Practices of Outdoor Leadership | UNITS: 3 |
| 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. |
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| PEO 216 | Backcountry Instruction Methodology | UNITS: 2 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: PE 255, PE 257, PE 258, or equivalent. |
| Techniques for teaching outdoor skills and activities are covered. Emphasis is placed on trip planning, presentations, and skills instruction for outdoor educators. Students will make numerous outdoor activity skills presentations. Students will also evaluate and provide feedback for classmates. Students must participate in two required weekend field trips. Additional charge assessed for the field trips. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge and dates. |
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| PEO 302 | Practicum Experience in Outdoor Programs | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: PEO 214, PEO 215, PEO 216, PEH 280 or equivalent |
| The practicum experience provides a short-term, supervised opportunity for students to participate in leading an outdoor activity course or program. The practicum is the integration of academic preparation with its application in a field setting. The student may be assigned to a Department of Physical Education outdoor activity course, program or to an approved non-University program in order to meet this requirement. The practicum student must be directly involved in the program for a minimum of 30 hours. Students are required to purchase internship liability insurance to participate in the practicum. Contact University Insurance & Risk Management for details on acquiring the insurance and the current charge. |
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