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Recreation
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Course Name |
Course Description: |
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102 F |
Recreational Leadership |
Two hours lecture per week. This course focuses on the theory, principles, and practice of effective leadership of various types of recreation programs. This is a required course for Recreation majors and recommended for students interested in recreation leadership. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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104 F |
The Zen of Camping |
One-half hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Instruction in the skills, techniques and methods necessary for a rewarding and safe camping trip involving members of all ages. Students learn how to plan a trip to maximize experiences in the wilderness for personal fulfillment and self-discovery through Zen elements relevant to the wilderness. Includes one camping trip. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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105 F |
Survival Arts |
One-half hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Students learn long-term survival skills and arts used by primitive peoples to live in harmony with the environment and a new perspective of the word "primitive," meaning "first people." Students develop a new appreciation of nature, as opposed to being a visitor. Students also gain an appreciation of the values inherent to other cultures. Includes one field trip. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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106 F |
Outdoor Recreation/
Camp Counseling |
Three hours lecture per week. Combination of the theory and practice of camp activities. Role of the counselor in a successful camping situation; psychological aspects of camper's development from fourth grade through high school. Practical skills in camping activities. Recommended for students interested in camp counseling and related leadership activities. (Not currently being offered -- if interested, contact Division Office.) (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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107 F |
Wilderness Survival |
One half hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Instruction in the skills and attitudes necessary to survive in a variety of environments, including alpine, mountain, desert, sea and urban survival. Investigates the nature of survival experiences and the use of such experiences for challenge and personal growth. Includes one survival trip. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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108 F |
Backpacking |
One-half hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Instruction in the skills, techniques and enjoyment of backpacking. Students learn how to plan a trip to maximize personal experiences in the wilderness for both personal fulfillment and self-discovery. This course includes one backpacking trip. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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109 F |
Camp & Surf
Environment |
One hour lecture and two hours lab per week. Camping and Our Surfing Environment is a recreation course that combines surf travel and environmental issues concerning our surfing population. The course will emphasis safe camping and safe surfing techniques, camping, planning and organization, intra- and international travel, water pollution, water treatment and beach pollution and beach erosion. Facility fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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110 F |
Camping & Kayaking
Environment |
One hour lecture and 2 hours lab per week. Camping and Our Kayaking Environment is a recreation course that combines travel and environmental issues concerning our ocean kayaking population. The class will emphasis safe camping and safe kayaking while incorporating units on water safety, ocean currents, kayaking technique, camp planning and organization, intra- and international travel, water pollution, water treatment, and beach protection and beach erosion. Facility fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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111 F |
Camping & Our
Bodyboarding Environment |
Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week. Camping and Our Bodyboarding Environment is a recreation of course that combines bodyboard travel and environmental issues concerning our surf culture. The class will emphasize safe camping and safe bodyboarding, while incorporating units on water safety, ocean currents, bodyboarding technique, camping planning and organization, intra-and international travel, water pollution, water treatment, and beach protection and beach erosion. Facility fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit.. (CSU) (Degree credit) |
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