The Sport Science and Physical Education Department (SSPE)
Outdoor Education Emphasis – 46 credits
Objective #1: To explore the
intellectual, historic and philosophic foundations of the field of physical
education and movement science.
Physical Education Core Component (included in PE Core listed above): 9 credits
Note: Leadership (PE 292) and First Aid (PE 222) core requirements are satisfied
by P E 386 Outdoor Leadership and P E 285 Wilderness First Aid included below.
Objective #2: To develop leadership and teaching
skills.
Criteria for courses: Courses that fulfill this objective (a) introduce the concepts of leadership in the outdoor environment, (b) explore the literature of the outdoor field, and (c) provide practical experience in leadership and teaching.
Leadership and Teaching Component (8 credits )
P E 386 Outdoor Leadership - 2 cr
P E 440 Survey of Outdoor Education Literature - 2 cr
P E 445 Methods of Teaching -
Outdoor Activities and Practicum - 3-4 cr
Objective #3: To conduct outdoor activities safely in the outdoors with minimal impact on the environment.
Criteria for courses: Courses that fulfill this objective (a) stress safe use of the outdoors, (b) provide the knowledge and experience to respond to outdoor emergencies, (c) examine ways in which impact on the environment can be minimized.
Outdoor Education Safety Component (7 credits)
Any of the following may be selected, but Outdoor Risk Management,
Environmental Impact and first aid certification (Wilderness First Aid,
Wilderness First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician) are required.
P E 282 Map, Compass and Backcountry Navigation - 1 cr
P E 283 Wildland Ethics and Minimal Environmental Impact - 1 cr
P E 285 Wilderness first Aid - 1 cr
P E 286 Avalanche and Water Sports Safety - 1 cr
P E 381 River Safety and Swiftwater Rescue - 1 cr
P E 383 Advanced Rock Climbing and Climbing Safety - 2 cr
P E 384 Outdoor Risk Management and Liability - 2 cr
PEAC 188 Winter Survival Skills - 1 cr
PEAC 192 Wilderness Survival Skills - 1 cr
Students who at the time of graduation possess a current
certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Wilderness First
Responder may apply three (3) credits to this component.
Objective #4: To understand and interpret the natural
environment.
Criteria for courses: Courses that fulfill this objective (a) provide a scientific foundation of the understanding of the outdoor world and natural systems; (b) develop knowledge and the requisite skills to identify plants, animals, rocks, minerals, landforms, and other natural objects.
Natural History Component (8 credits)
BIOL 101,101L Biology I, and Lab - 4 cr
BIOL 102,102L Biology II, and Lab - 4 cr
BIOL 209 General Ecology - 4 cr
BIOL 213 Fall Flora - 2 cr
BIOL 214 Spring Flora - 2 cr
BIOL 337 Conservation of Natural Resources - 3 cr
BIOL g426 Herpetology - 3 cr
BIOL g427 Ichthyology - 3 cr
BIOL g438 Ornithology - 3 cr
BIOL g441 Mammalogy - 3 cr
BIOL g489 Field Ecology - 3 cr
GEOL 100,100L Geology and Human Affairs, and Lab - 4 cr
GEOL 109 Physical Geology for Scientists - 3 cr
GEOL 110 Physical Geology for Scientists Laboratory - 1 cr
GEOL 201 Rocks, Rails, and Trail - 1 cr
GEOL 210 Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Maps - 2 cr
GEOL g456 Geology of Southern Idaho - 2 cr
GEOL g491 Seminar - 1 cr
PHYS 152 Descriptive Astronomy - 3 cr
PHYS 153 Descriptive Astronomy - 1 cr
PHYS 325 Introduction to Weather and Climate - 3 cr
Objective #5: To cultivate and refine skills in a variety of outdoor activities.
Criteria for courses:Courses that fulfill this objective (a) emphasize an understanding of the techniques, equipment and safety procedures associated with specific outdoor activities, and (b) provide opportunities to learn, practice and refine outdoor skills.
Experiential Skills Component (Minimum of 8 credits)
Courses selected must be different from those used to fulfill the requirements
of the Outdoor Education Safety Component. (Note: Only 8 PEAC credits can be counted towards graduation requirement)
PEAC 101 Adaptive Snow Skiing - 1 cr
PEAC 108 Instructor Training of Adaptive Snowskiing - 1 cr
PEAC 165 Backcountry GPS Navigation - 1 cr
PEAC 166 Canoeing - 1 cr
PEAC 167 Kayak Touring - 1 cr
PEAC 175A Beginning Kayaking - 1 cr
PEAC 176A Beginning Rock Climbing - 1 cr
PEAC 177A Beginning Cross-Country Skiing - 1 cr
PEAC 178A Beginning Telemark Cross-Country Skiing - 1 cr
PEAC 178B Intermediate Telemark Cross-Country Skiing - 1 cr
PEAC 181 Bicycling - 1 cr
PEAC 182C Advanced Dutch Oven Cooking - 1 cr
PEAC 185 Basic Mountaineering - 1 cr
PEAC 186B Intermediate Fly Fishing - 1 cr
PEAC 188 Winter Survival Skills - 1 cr
PEAC 189 Beginning Gym Climbing - 1 cr
PEAC 192 Wilderness Survival Skills - 1 cr
PE 280 Winter Camping and Backcountry Travel - 1 cr
P E 281 Practical Outdoor Skills - 1 cr
P E 282 Map, Compass and Backcountry Navigation - 1 cr
P E 284 Intermediate Kayaking and Whitewater Safety - 1 cr
P E 286 Avalanche and Winter Sports Safety - 1 cr
P E 287 Snowboard Instructor Training - 1 cr
P E 288 Ski Instructor Training - 1 cr
P E 381 River Safety and Swiftwater Rescue - 1 cr
P E 383 Advanced Rock Climbing and Climbing Safety - 2 cr
P E g491 Physical Education Workshop* - 1-3 cr
*When workshop relates to outdoor education, i.e. Canoe
Workshop (1 credit), Whitewater Rafting Workshop (1
credit), Backpacking Workshop (1 credit), Advanced Kayaking-Summer Field
Experience (1 credit), Beginning Rock Climbing-Summer Field Experience (1
credit), Advanced Rock Climbing-Summer Field Experience (1 credit).
Objective #6: To foster a well-rounded educational
background with an emphasis on subjects with historic and traditional
importance in the outdoor education field.
Criteria for courses: Courses that fulfill this objective (a) emphasize the expression of ideas through the written and spoken word, (b)provide experience in creative processes, (c) explore environmental issues through the political process.
Electives (Minimum of 6 credits)
Courses may include those listed in the Natural History Component and/or
the following:
ENGL 206 Creative Writing Workshop - 3 cr
ENGL 307 Technical Writing Workshop - 3 cr
ENGL 308 Business Communications - 3 cr
COMM 201 Business and Professional Speaking - 3 cr
COMM 208 Group Communication - 3 cr
M C 230 Introduction to Photography - 4 cr
M C 260 Photo and Graphic Workshop - 3 cr
M C 327 Magazine Article Writing - 3 cr
M C 341 Introduction to Public Relations - 3 cr
M C 470 Communication through Web Design - 3 cr
P E g493 Diversity Issues in Education and Sport - 3 cr
POLS g455 Environmental Politics and Policy - 3 cr
POLS g457 Grantwriting - 3 cr
MGT g312 Individual and Organizational Behavior - 3 cr
MGT g441 Organization Behavior - 3 cr