STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify and explain recent trends in adventure programming.

         A.      Identify various types of outdoor leadership.

         B.      Know and understand seven attributes of successful outdoor leaders.

         C.      Understand and identify the major elements of group dynamics.

         D.      Gain an insight into themselves and relate leadership theory to their personal behaviors as outdoor leaders.

         E.      Know all of the necessary elements for good trip planning.

         F.      Know and understand the principles of risk management.

         G.      Employ a prescriptive behavior as to the safety of the mission and stewardship of the land.

         H.      Write a 3-5 page paper about current aspects of outdoor leadership.

         I.      Conduct a ¿teaching\leading¿ practical acting as the group leader in a backcountry educational outing.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Recreational Services\Trends, 7 Leadership Qualities, Types of Leadership

 II.     Judgment and Decision Making Process: Seven Sound Steps,  Group Dynamics

 III.    Trip Planning: Logistics, Equipment, Knowing Your Group,  Alternative Plans

 IV.     Communication , Skill Teaching, How People Learn, Leader-of-the-Day (LOD) Assignments

 V.      Library\Web Research, Equipment Research and Review

 VI.     Field Trip ¿ Land Navigation review

 VII.    Environmental Ethics:  Stewardship of the Land;  Equipment and Clothing Trends

 VIII.   SAR, Evacuation Planning,   Mid-Term Exam,

 IX.     Field Trip ¿ Student lead exercise

 X       Evaluation of Field Trip, Equipment Review Reports

 XI.     Environmental Hazards, Weather, LOD Assignments

 XII.    Field Day - Challenge Ropes Course, Initiatives

 XIII.   Leadership Evaluations, Outdoor Education Programming

 XIV.    Term Paper\Reports\Projects

 XV.     Final Comprehensive Exam