Physical Education: Concentration in Outdoor Adventure Education [PEM_OAE]

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The outdoor adventure education concentration in the physical education major is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in outdoor adventure education appropriate for physical education settings. This program prepares students in adventure models and theory as well as develops leadership and practical skills needed to effectively implement this type of curriculum in schools.

Practical experiences include, but are not limited to, inclusive outdoor education, practicum in adventure activities or outdoor adventure activities for teachers, and several outdoor activity classes.

Career Potential

K-12 physical education teacher focusing on outdoor and adventure education
Educator at an outdoor center
Educator at an environmental center
Trip leader for outdoor programs such as Outward Bound and National Outdoor Leadership School

Program Requirements

Students must fulfill all the requirements for the Physical Education [PEM] major. Additional courses required for the outdoor adventure education concentration are listed below.

A. Required Courses: 6.5-7 credit hours

PED 527 - Models and Theories of Adventure Learning (3 cr. hr.)
PED 313 - Leadership in Physical Education (3 cr. hr.)
PED 349 - Physical Education Practicum (0.5-3 cr. hr.) (For PED
181
,
281
or
308
)

B. Select One From the Following: 3 credit hours

PED 531 - Inclusive Outdoor Education (3 cr. hr.)
REC 310 - Wilderness and American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
REC 375 - Wilderness First Responder (3 cr. hr.)
REC 379 - Outdoor Recreation Activities (3 cr. hr.)
REC 462 - Environmental and Outdoor Education (3 cr. hr.)

C. Activity Courses: 4 credit hours

PED 281 - Adventure Activities II (1 cr. hr.)
PED 307 - Introduction to Inclusive Outdoor Education (1 cr. hr.)
Select one recreation activity course from:
REC 101 - Recreation Activities (variable credit)
REC 102 - Backpacking (1 cr. hr.)
REC 103 - Canoeing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 104 - Kayaking (1 cr. hr.)
REC 105 - Windsurfing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 106 - Rock Climbing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 107 - Snowshoeing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 108 - Cross-Country Skiing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 109 - Winter Camping (1 cr. hr.)
REC 110 - Bike Touring (1 cr. hr.)
REC 111 - Snowboarding (1 cr. hr.)
REC 112 - Downhill Skiing (1 cr. hr.)
REC 211 - Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding (1 cr. hr.)

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