Catalog - Recreation Education

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Recreation Education (142)

Department Information

Kari S. Archibald, Department Chair
Nick Baldwin, Jerald L. Jex, Scott F. Wood
Departmental Office (208) 356-2225

The Department of Recreation Educa-tion offers an Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences - Major in Recreation Education, designed to address the requirements of those who intend to go to a university. Career options for those who complete a four year degree in this field include choices in the areas of Outdoor Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Municipal Administration, Youth Agencies and Commercial Recreation.

In addition, the Department offers an elective program of instruction in outdoor leadership. Special emphasis is placed on the experiential teaching and leadership of one’s own family in the outdoors. The department is a strong resource to the general student body and community.

THE SUMMIT EXPEDITIONS
The Summit Expedition is an intensive experience in outdoor leadership. Skills are practiced and knowledge is gained in a wilderness setting.

Sessions of the program are regularly scheduled for a two to four week duration throughout the calendar year. Credit courses in outdoor leadership (including GE classes) are offered during the program. Each Summit group has a maximum enrollment of 12-15 students. Summit, Discovery, (see Biology) or Field Science Expedition, (see Geology) is a requirement for all Recreation Education majors.

Current Summit offerings may include a Winter session during Christmas break, and an expedition during early May.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Recreation Education (142)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Majors Courses 7
Total Credits 17

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Majors Courses 4
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 5
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Majors Courses 5
Electives 3
Total Credits 16

General Education Requirements

As you fill the GE requirements, you should consider the following courses:
Art 105C Intro: Photo 3
BS 118 Fld & Env Biol 3
Faml 210 Child Develop 3
Geol 101 Intro to Geol 3
Ph 127 Astronomy 3
Other GE courses are your choice.

Courses for Majors

This program requires you to complete three skill levels.

Basic Core Courses
RE 270 Recreation & Leisure in Modern Society 3
HS 122 First Aid or 3(Wilderness emphasis sections recommended)

RE 241B Outdoor Leadership Logistics & Program Planning (Offered only on a Summit, Discovery or Field Science Expedition) 1

RE 290 Exp in Outdoor Leadership 2
Total Core Credits 9

Level one requires at least one credit from the following
RE 100 Camping Skills 2
RE 102 Backpacking 1
RE 106 Mountain Biking 1
RE 110 Canoeing 1
RE 123 Int Outdoor Recreation 1
RE 130 Basic Equitation 1
RE 140 Flytying 1
RE 162 Cross Country Skiing 1

Level two requires the completion of one of the following:
RE 160 Winter Camping 2
RE 165 Survival 2

Plus one of the following other than the course selected from RE 160 or RE 165.
RE 150 Trailriding 2
RE 151 Packing & Outfitting 2
RE 160 Winter Camping 2
RE 163 Backcountry Skiing 1
RE 165 Survival 2
RE 170 Whitewater Aquatics 2
RE 175 Rock Climbing 2
RE 231 Intermediate Equitation 1
RE 235 Timed Events 2

Level three requires the completion of seven credits from the following courses:

RE 210 Careers in Rec 1
RE 241A Outdoor Ldrship 1
RE 242 Env Interp 2
RE 243 Experient Ed 3
RE 250 Canoe Instructor 1
RE 260 Intro to Spec Populations 3
RE 291 Spec Projects 1
RE 292 Ldrshp Seminar 2

Electives:
Electives should be chosen to strengthen supportive skills to recreation i.e. psychology, natural resources, computer, communications, business, family science.

Course Descriptions

RE 100 Camping Skills 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30
Field Trips required
Basic outdoor skills including campsite selection, shelter preparation, meal planning, map and compass, and camp sanitation (Fall).

RE 102 Backpacking 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Field trip required
Minimal impact skills for high country expeditioning including equipment selection, route planning, camp proced-ures, and emergency preparedness.

RE 106 Mountain Biking 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Beginning and advanced classes offered
Cycling skills for the mountain biker including: Bike maintenance, safety, ascending and descending hills, cornering and maneuvering around obstacles, and general fitness (Fall).

RE 110 Canoeing 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30
Prerequisite: Swimming ability
Field trip required
Canoeing skills including care and use of the craft as well as camp maintenance. Canoeing Certification may be given upon completion of the course.

RE 123 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation Activities 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30
Participation in and exposure to a variety of outdoor activities ranging from skiing to rock climbing (Winter).

RE 130 Basic Equitation 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Western riding skills emphasizing establishment of a balanced seat and proper use of aids. Instruction in handling, grooming, saddling, and supplying the horse.

RE 140 Fly Tying 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Two hours per week
Techniques of fly tying and tackle making.

RE 150 Trails and Trailriding 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Prerequisite: RE 130 or consent of instructor
The use, care, and maintenance of trail stock and the environment through which they pass (Fall).

RE 151 Horse Packing and Outfitting 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Prerequisite: RE 130 or consent of instructor
Field trips are required
Techniques of horse packing in wilderness areas including equipment, stock selection and maintenance, route planning, camp preparation, and environmental concerns (Spring).

RE 160 Winter Camping 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $50
Overnight field trips are required
Camping techniques required for living in a cold environment, including snow-shoe and cross-country ski skills as well as winter shelters and menu planning.

RE 162 Cross Country Skiing 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $50
Cross Country Skiing techniques Including: touring, avalanche awareness, cold weather safety, and beginning telemark (Winter).

RE 163 Back Country Skiing 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Instructor's permission required
This is an advanced Cross Country Skiing class. Advanced technique will be taught and students should be in excellent physical condition. Includes: touring, avalanche awareness, cold weather safety, telemark and emergency training (Winter).

RE 165 Outdoor Survival Skills 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Overnight field trip is required
Basic primitive technology used in a lost or survival situation (Fall).

RE 170 Whitewater Aquatic Skills 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Prerequisite: Swimming ability, Basic Canoeing or Instructor’s permission required
Field trip required
River canoeing and kayaking will be the emphasis of this course. Technical aspects of reading and running the hydraulics of rivers will be taught. River rescue, portaging, trip preparation and safety will also be emphasized (Fall).

RE 175 Rockclimbing 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Field trips required
Prerequisite: Backpacking (RE 102) or equivalent experience
A basic course in rockclimbing technique including the use of anchors, safety systems, belaying and rappelling. The class will also address issues such as dealing with fear, taking risks and the value of adventure (Fall).

RE 180 Mountaineering 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course covers the basics of high mountain travel. Topics include routefinding, snow and ice travel, rock climbing technique, safety and rescue. Students should be in excellent physical condition. Several of the Teton peaks will be climbed (Fall).

RE 210 Careers in Recreation 1
Field trips required
Exposure to career opportunities in the world of recreation (Fall).

RE 231 Intermediate Equitation 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $60
Prerequisite: RE 130 or consent of instructor
Instructors level skills in horsemanship.

RE 232 Colt Breaking 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $40
Prerequisite: RE 130 and consent of instructor
Techniques of breaking a colt. Extra time required out of class. School colts are trained by the student and sold at a sale in the spring.

RE 235 Timed Events 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30
Prerequisite: RE 130, 231 and consent of instructor
Emphasis on roping skills and roping events.

RE 241A Outdoor Leadership: Leadership and Growth Dynamics 1
Lecture class emphasizing broad ranged leadership theories and principles. Appropriate for both major and non-major students (Fall).

RE 241B Outdoor Leadership: Logistics & Program Planning 1
Expedition planning and implementation along with camp programming including group dynamics and control. Offered only on a Summit, Discovery, or Field Science Expedition.

RE 242 Environmental Interpretation 2
Travel/Equipment Fee: $10
Field trips required
Techniques useful in building awareness in the environment. Multi media techniques, special activities, art expression and historical legacy will be emphasized (Winter).

RE 243 Elements of Experiential Education 3
Field trip required
The design and implementation of experiential learning activities. A teaching practicum is included (Winter).

RE 250 Canoeing Instructors Course 1
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30
Prerequisite: RE 110 or RE 170 or consent of instructor
Through successful completion of this course, the student can earn an instructors certification. This course will key on safety, trip leadership, and proper canoeing techniques (Winter).

RE 260 Introduction to Special Populations 3
Field trips required
Agencies, programs, theories, and professional opportunities associated with recreation for the disabled. Practical methods emphasized (Winter).

RE 270 Recreation & Leisure in Society 3
Field trip required
Challenges associated with leisure. Emphasis on leisure values and their relationship to society and the individual (Fall).

RE 290 Experience in Outdoor Leadership 1-3
Internship as a leadership staff member of a departmentally approved outdoor program. An instructor and consultant will be assigned for periodic conferences and evaluations. This course is repeatable up to six credit hours.

RE 291 Special Projects 1-3
Exploration and study of a particular aspect of outdoor leadership and or/ land use management involving recreation programming. Study is done in cooperation with faculty and resource personnel. Includes teaching assistants for departmental courses. The course is repeatable up to six credit hours.

RE 292 Leadership Seminars 1-3
Travel/Equipment Fee: $30 per credit hour
Special intensive exposures to selected outdoor topics and skills with a special emphasis on leadership concerns. In some cases certification of instructor skills can be completed. The course is repeatable up to six credit hours.

RecEd@ricks.edu