HPE-250 Wilderness Camping

Designed to provide an enrichment of learning through the use of outdoor experiences. This advanced course will give the student an opportunity to better understand the ecological balance and to take part in a wilderness camping environment. A half-day trip, an organizational meeting, and a three-day trip are required. A minimal fee is required.

Credits

1

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall

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HPE 250: Wilderness Camping

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

Designed to provide an enrichment of learning through the use of outdoor experiences. This advanced course will give the student an opportunity to better understand the ecological balance and to take part in a wilderness camping environment. A half-day trip, an organizational meeting, and a three-day trip are required. A minimal fee is required.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	2
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the wellness benefits of outdoor recreational activities.
2. Participate in outdoor activities while conserving and protecting the environment.
3. Execute basic skills in outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, fishing, biking, backpacking or skiing and snowshoeing that can be used for a lifetime recreational activity.
4. Recognize safety concerns in an outdoor environment.
5. Evaluate and critique an outdoor recreational activity.