PRKM 145 - Adventure Recreation Programming

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): SRMT 100, SRMT 110, and SRMT 130, or permission of the instructor
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is designed to prepare students to plan and lead adventure recreation programs. Topics will include the following aspects of Adventure Recreation: history, philosophy, theories, leadership skills, settings, clients, activities, programming, psychological/sociological aspects, professionalism, and evaluation.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Analyze and distinguish between various types of Adventure Programming.
Analyze the historical and foundational perspectives of Adventure Programming.
Analyze the various theories for the types of learning that takes place in Adventure Programming.
Explain the types of leadership that take place in Adventure Programming.
Evaluate the management aspects of Adventure Programming.
Discuss the extensions of Adventure Programming.
Analyze various risk management tactics of Adventure Recreation Programs.