HPM 330 - Outdoor Leadership for Health Educators

5 CR

Exposes students to team-building processes, adventure planning and risk assessment. Topics include conflict resolution, team formation, group dynamics, leadership, risk management and decision making.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Promotion and Education program, or permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Describe theories of team formation, and develop a personal leadership inventory in the context of specific group dynamics.
Identify the health benefits of outdoor recreation on population health and steps to mitigate barriers to access for varied populations
Identify perceived and actual risks associated with select outdoor activities and develop risk management plans for specific outdoor events and locations.
Develop project implementation plans using a logical and transferable planning rubric.
Develop working experience with these practices through cumulative and experiential activities.
Evaluate leadership skills developed in the context of outdoor activities as used for the promotion of health and community.

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