REC 367 - Adventure Based Counseling

The course focuses on how to facilitate and then process outdoor, adventure, and recreation activities as a means to improve self-concepts, develop group cohesion and uncover feelings, among others. Course objectives will be met through experiential as well as theoretical methods, thus allowing the student to acquire the skills necessary to lead groups through similar activities. Class format will be lectures, discussions, group activities, field trips, and presentations by class members. The course will address how to plan, implement, lead, debrief, and evaluate adventure experiences.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Recreation