• REC 1615: Snowboarding

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides a fun challenge to snow boarders of every ability level, starting with the beginning novice to the advanced boarder. Gives instruction in straight runs, stops, turns (falling leaf, heel edge, toe edge), and carving. Includes skill demonstration and student participation. Grading is based on attendance, participation, demonstrating skills, and tests. Lessons are at the Sundance Ski Resort. (Transportation is not provided.) Uses UVU and Sundance instructors. Requires students to have their own equipment and purchase a half-day pass each ski day.
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• REC 1625: Cross Country Skiing

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Presents basic ski touring techniques. Studies selection and utilization of winter touring equipment and clothing in relation to varying climatic and terrain conditions. Includes trail etiquette, avalanche avoidance, and other important factors for a successful winter tour. Includes classroom instruction and ski touring. Taught on block only.
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• REC 2010: Avalanche Awareness

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Examines the relationship of people in the backcountry and their cause/effect relationship with ever-changing snow conditions. Prepares students to safely and effectively venture into the winter backcountry.. Course fee of $53 for equipment applies.
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• REC 2200: Foundations of Recreation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Introduces the study of Recreation. Studies the history and philosophy of the field of Recreation. Analyzes problems in areas covered under the umbrella of Recreation. Explores the Recreation sub-disciplines and related career and employment opportunities in this area.
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• REC 2400: Principles of Experiential Education in Recreation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 2200, ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and MATH 1000 or higher. Introduces the principles and concepts of experiential education in the general context of recreation programming and prepares students for further study and skill development in context specific experiential education programming. Teaches history, theory, and ethics in the domain. Offers experience in the use of learning cycles, facilitation, feedback, processing, and effective communication techniques, risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Requires participation in experiential education programming and observation and participation in programs outside of class time.
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• REC 2450: Rock Climbing Site Management and Facilitation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1527, REC 2400. Introduces the principles and concepts of experiential education in the general context of recreation programming and prepares students for further study and skill development in context specific experiential education programming. Teaches history, theory, and ethics in the domain. Offers experience in the use of learning cycles, facilitation, feedback, processing, and effective communication techniques, risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Requires participation in experiential education programming and observation and participation in programs outside of class time.
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• REC 2500: Introduction to Adventure Recreation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores the philosophy, meaning and value of outdoor adventure recreation. Studies planning, organizing and leading outdoor excursions. Includes hiking, canoeing, camping, scuba diving, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, compass navigation, outdoor cooking, archery, golfing, etc.
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• REC 2600: Principles of Outdoor and Adventure Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1535 and REC 2400. Teaches leadership of outdoor and adventure education topics necessary for instructing the beginning student. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Includes industry standard presentations and critiques of orienteering, map reading, packing, backcountry cooking, campsite set-up, food rationing, river crossing, proper clothing, water purification, hygiene, weather forecasting, backcountry travel, Leave NO Trace ethics, and personal risk management. Requires hiking or orienteering assignments outside of class. Prepares students to qualify for certification as Wilderness Stewards through the Wilderness Education Association. Addresses risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Uses pedagogical lecture methods and experiential learning. Requires observation and participation in programs outside of class time.
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• REC 2650: Principles of Challenge Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1516, REC 2400. Prepares students for employment in the challenge education and experientially-based training and development sectors. Teaches students functional aspects of challenge education, facility design and use, program design for specific populations, facilitation and processing; as well as, assessment and evaluation of programs. Addresses risk management from both physical and emotional perspectives. Utilizes pedagogical lecture methods, experiential learning, and participation in challenge education programming. Requires observation and participation in programs outside of class time.. Course fee of $95 for transportation, support applies.
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• REC 2700: Leave No Trace Trainer

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1535. Designed to train environmental leaders and interpreters in the delivery of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and practices. Emphasizes the skills and ethics necessary for low impacts on the environment.
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