PED 152 Introduction to the Challenge Course
Credit: 1 hr
An introduction to group initiatives and high and low elements on the ACC Challenge Course, this course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Challenge Course leadership. Emphasis will be placed on fostering personal and group development, teamwork, leadership, communication and problem solving skills by reaching beyond perceived limitations.
PED 162 Adventure Based Programming
Credit: 1 hr
An introduction to the foundations of adventure based programs on a Challenge Course, this course will prepare students to lead adventure programs on a challenge course. Emphasis will be placed on adventure programming basics, philosophy, and theory including Challenge by Choice, Full Value Contract, Experiential Learning Cycle, guidelines for goal setting, and the adventure group process. Students will be exposed to a wide range of activities, sequencing activities for a variety of audiences, debriefing and processing skills, adventure counseling skills, and assessment tools.
AVS 221 Challenge Course Facilitation
Credit: 3 hrs
A comprehensive course designed to prepare students with the experiential, technical, and leadership skills fundamental to planning and leading educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs on a challenge course. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of challenge course programming, including instructional methodologies, curriculum and instruction considerations, lesson planning, group dynamics, equipment use, experiential learning cycle, Full Value Contracting, and Challenge by Choice. This course will emphasize leadership considerations, risk mitigation and safety management, needs assessment, and evaluation of adventure-based programming on a challenge course. Students will be trained in all facets of facility-based adventure programs, preparing them to lead programs the ACC challenge course. Emphasis will be placed on the standards identified by the Association for Challenge Course Technology.
AVS 231 Challenge Course Management
Credit: 3 hrs
A comprehensive study of the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a challenge course, this course will focus primarily on safety and risk management, site inspection, rescue, equipment maintenance, accident and incident analysis and documentation, medical screening, standard operating procedures and local operating procedures, program design, program manuals, and staff development. Emphasis will be placed on the challenge course installation, inspection, operational, and ethical standards identified by the Association for Challenge Course Technology.