RCPT 430 - Outdoor Leadership

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: RCPT 112, RCPT 210, RCPT 230 , Recreation, Parks and Tourism Major, and Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Concentration
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations and theories of outdoor leadership. Students will examine the broad scope of the profession and the theory and practice of outdoor recreation/leadership. Topics will include: leadership development and styles, decision making, values and ethics, teaching and facilitation, safety and risk management and environmental stewardship.