PE 239 - Outdoor Leadership

4 CR

Leadership styles and techniques in outdoor education will be explored. Students develop conflict resolution, emotional management and task balancing skills while developing a greater understanding of group dynamics. Risk management issues including recognizing hazards, decision making, site evaluation, accessibility and back country first aid requirements will also be discussed.

Recommended: HLTH 260.
Course Outcomes

Identify real and perceived risks associated with select adventure activities
Develop a risk management plan proposal with supporting research
Develop contingency plans when risks exceed benefits
Manage groups traveling in the outdoors safely
Understand group dynamics and identify a personal leadership style
Develop ice breaker activities designed to improve group collaborations
Plan an outdoor adventure trip and identify safety, costs, equipment and potential risks

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