OAL 250 - Foundations of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: Introduces the student to the history, philosophy, and styles in outdoor adventure leadership in contemporary society, with application to current trends and prospects for the future. The course will allow students to develop knowledge and a personal style of effective leadership and communication.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Trace the history and philosophy of outdoor adventure leadership within the context of the purpose and intent of experiential education.
CLO#2: Develop knowledge of factors affecting the motivation behind adventure participants.
CLO#3: Analyze varying outdoor leadership skills and styles, and describe the appropriate leadership command approach for guides, Instructors, and team members in a range of settings.
CLO#4: Explore effective group conflict management and group facilitation with feedback and assessment methods. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Evaluate expeditionary behavior, necessary critical decisions, and risk management within an adventure setting.
CLO#6: Experience an on-campus, outdoor component of experiential education by actively participating as a team member and leader in a facilitated outdoor challenge.
CLO#7: Explore employment opportunities, certificates, and local leaders in the field of OAL.