OUTD 1954 - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership

This course provides a beginner’s level understanding of effective outdoor recreation leadership through immersive, practical experiences. The course will incorporate introductory field experiences in a variety of outdoor pursuits and technical skills. Students will gain a basic understanding of leadership roles and styles, decision making, communication and problem solving skills, small group dynamics and management, risk management, and environmental concerns such as Leave No Trace principles. A backpacking/camping field experience is required for this course, which will promote the application of learned skills in a wilderness setting. It is recommended that students be able to walk with a heavy backpack over uneven terrain for at least 8 miles per day.

Hours:
3