HPE 323 - Outdoor Recreation & Education, 3 credit hours

The course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles, practices, and applications of outdoor recreation and education. International, national, state, and local outdoor recreation/education programs will be examined, including associated career opportunities. The course includes development of instructional materials and resources and will include active participation in selected outdoor recreation and education experiences. In addition, students will be exposed to the three main outdoor experiences including backpacking, paddle sports and recreational climbing.