Outdoor Adventure Leadership Minor
https://chhs.unh.edu/recreation-management-policy/program/minor/outdoor-adventure-leadership
The purpose of the minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership is to complement major courses of study that prepare students for professional fields that work in outdoor environments across human service, natural resources, educational, or recreation sectors. It will provide an orientation to the technical, risk management, and leadership skills required for personal preparedness and program organization involving backcountry and facilities-based adventure activities. In addition, the minor seeks to improve the standards for fieldwork in professional fields that use the outdoors by offering high-quality training that employs current risk management principles that govern engagement in outdoor activities.
Program Objectives:
- Provide the highest quality professional preparation in outdoor technical skills
- Surpass national standards so students can pursue certifications if desired
- Cultivate life-long learners who are motivated to seek continuous improvement
- Improve quality and help to reduce risks across professional fields that depend on a common skillset
- Expand participation in outdoor activities both on campus and in public and private sectors
- Enhance the experiences of future participants by emphasizing best practices that validate a range of life experiences, identities, and goals
Minor Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
History of Outdoor Pursuits in North America | ||
Outdoor Education Philosophy and Methods | ||
Theory of Adventure Education | ||
Required courses: | ||
OUT 444C | AMPED UP: Social and Psychological Perspectives on Adventure 1 | 4 |
or OUT 551 | Adventure Programming: Backcountry Based Experience | |
OUT 540 | Top Rope Rock Climbing | 4 |
OUT 541 | Management of Challenge Courses | 4 |
OUT 552 | Adventure Programming: Water Based Experiences | 4 |
Select one course from the following: | 2-4 | |
Artificial Climbing Wall Management | ||
Sea Kayaking | ||
Winter Adventure Programming | ||
High Angle Rescue | ||
Whitewater Canoeing | ||
Lead Rock Climbing | ||
Winter Expedition Programming | ||
Wilderness Navigation | ||
Special Topics | ||
Total Credits | 26-28 |
Students must earn grades of C or better in all courses. At the beginning of his/her final semester, students must complete and submit a Certification of Completion of Minor form to their college dean’s office.
1 | Prerequisite: Participation in one of UNH's pre-orientation programs (CONNECT, PAWS, PROVES, Marine Immersion, etc.) is a recommended experience when taking OUT 444C AMPED UP: Social and Psychological Perspectives on Adventure in the fall semester. |