Outdoor Recreation Minor

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Use of the natural environment is an integral part of the curriculum and is supported by the Ferrum College Outdoors program. By providing opportunities for the student body to participate in adventure pursuits, Ferrum College Outdoors affords the Outdoor Recreation minor the opportunity to develop, implement and evaluate programs while gaining valuable technical and leadership skills. NOTE: Outdoor Recreation minor cannot be taken in conjunction with the Recreation Leadership major. Please select Outdoor Recreation Specialist emphasis area within the major.

Required Courses

REC 260 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Credit Hour(s): 3
REC 325 - Wilderness Leadership I Credit Hour(s): 3
REC 343 - Facilitation of Adventure Pursuits Credit Hour(s): 3
REC 350 - Risk Management, Safety, and Legal Issues in Recreation Administration Credit Hour(s): 3
REC 360 - Recreation Leadership Theory and Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
REC 361 - Outdoor Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Select 3 Credit Hours from the Following

REC 103 - Backpacking and Hiking Credit Hour(s): 1
REC 104 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling Credit Hour(s): 1
REC 106 - Outdoor Water Sports Credit Hour(s): 1
REC 107 - Introduction to Fly Fishing Credit Hour(s): 1
REC 108 - Trail Design and Construction Credit Hour(s): 1
REC 139 - Orienteering Credit Hour(s): 1

Outdoor Recreation Minor

Required Courses

Select 3 Credit Hours from the Following

Total Credit Hours Required: 21