• OEPR 1550: INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students study the principles and philosophies of recreation in the outdoors. This course covers topics including trends in outdoor recreation, agencies providing programming, employment opportunities within outdoor recreation, and the future of recreation in the United States. Students will look at historical trends in outdoor recreation and how it has evolved throughout time and within different cultures both in the Americas and the world. (3 hrs lec)
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• OEPR 1600: BASIC SEARCH AND RESCUE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students gain practical experience in personal preparedness, search and rescue equipment and technology, emergency response and packaging victims for transport in all types of settings, and search and rescue incident management. Includes practice in search techniques and technical rescue. This course is designed for the novice law enforcement officer, search and rescue responder, or wilderness medic. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• OEPR 1610: OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

  1.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students are introduced to a variety of outdoor related activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, spelunking, biking, rappelling, logistics for overnight camping, and basic equipment maintenance. (1 hr lec)
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• OEPR 1620: CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATION

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the facilitation techniques, group dynamics, and leadership of the High Ropes Challenge Course. Emphasis will be placed on setup, safety, rescue, maintenance, and design. Prerequisite: OEPR 1100. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• OEPR 1720: ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed to teach students proper Institutional Top-Rope Rock Climbing Site Management. Emphasis will be placed on anchor building, safety concerns and managing a group at a rock climbing area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PEAC 1287. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• OEPR 1740: LAND BASED ACTIVITIES

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course introduces students to a variety of backcountry travel experiences including activities such as hiking and backpacking, rock climbing, spelunking, mountain biking, and orienteering. Students learn core competency skills, leadership skills, logistical planning and risk management. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• OEPR 2050: TOP ROPE GUIDE CERTIFICATION

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course emphasizes the technical and educational proficiencies necessary to safely and professionally instruct climing activities in a group setting. It is geared toward aspiring guides and those who are resposible for selecting, establishing and managing top-rope sites for organized groups. Must have permission from instructor,(1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab).
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• OEPR 2100: OUTDOOR EDUCATION PRACTICUM

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students gain practical experience in one or more of the following: teaching outdoor pursuits, conducting adventure activities, leading expeditions, and managing adventure education resources. Students present course content in actual teaching settings and/or perform related educational functions. Includes lesson and program planning, evaluation, and outdoor leadership development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (2 hrs lab per credit)
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• OEPR 2200: OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING AND ADMINISTRATION

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed to introduce the policies and procedures of running an outdoor education/ recreation program. Emphasis is placed on risk management, logistics, staffing, and program development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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• OEPR 2250: OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students acquire a theoretical and practical foundation for leadership in the outdoor setting. The course will be presented both in and out of the classroom giving students the knowledge and skills, combined with hands-on practice, to develop themselves as outdoor leaders. (3 hrs lec)
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