Courses
Semester 1
- Certification and Training I APST0075
Units/ Hours: 75
In this course, students will experience training and certification in several outdoor adventure skills. Students will also have the opportunity to receive certifications in the following: ORCKA Flatwater Canoe certification (16 hours), Black Bear Safety (4 hours), Wilderness Survival (24 hours), Hike Leader (7 hours). Course will a include field trips to go wilderness hiking, white-water kayaking and mountain biking.
- Ecosystem Skills ECOS0013
Units/ Hours: 60
This course will focus on three areas of study: identification, field and lab skills. Students will identify and classify the living and non-living components of the specific ecosystems described in the Ecology and Environment (ENVR 20) course. Field skills to be developed include the ability to navigate through the natural environment and use a variety of ecosystem inventory techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on safe work habits in lab and field.
- Fall Field School APST0076
Units/ Hours: 52
In this course, students will learn and have an opportunity to experience skills related to successful outdoor adventure participation. Students will be given a chance to apply trip planning and leadership skills as they relate to proper clothing selection, personal hygiene, group dynamics, risk management and food organization and preparation using both fires and cook stove. The students will be given an opportunity to complete their ORCKA Canoe Tripping 1 certification through a 3 night-4 day flatwater canoe trip.
- Outdoor Adventure Leadership TOUR0042
Units/ Hours: 45
In this course, students learn personal and interpersonal skills transferable to adventure programs and trips. Students examine leadership theory, acquire group management and decision making skills and apply this knowledge to the area of adventure leadership. Self-awareness and developing sound leadership judgement will be emphasized. Outdoor skill teaching and group facilitation are other key skills developed through experiential applications in class and outdoors.
- Trail Design and Construction FREC0002
Units/ Hours: 45
The growth of trail-oriented creation in the past 25 years has been phenomenal. The increase in population and the popularity of walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling has led to an ever increasing demand for trails. This course will provide students with knowledge and basic skills in the design and construction of a variety of recreational trails. Design principles such as trail standards, configuration, and master planning will be taught in lectures. Trail construction and maintenance techniques taught in the lab, such as hand tools, slope determination, and type of tread material.
- Trip Planning TOUR0039
Units/ Hours: 45
In this course, students will learn some of the skills required for a successful outdoor adventure expedition including strategies related to gear preparation, selection and organization, route planning, map reading skills, minimal impact camping techniques, clothing selection, weather prediction, menu planning and food preparation. Field experiences will provide opportunities for practice and assessment of practical outdoor trip planning skills.
Semester 2
- Certification and Training II APST0078
Units/ Hours: 60
This course includes several opportunities for students to develop certification and training in key areas of outdoor leadership. Students will be able to attain certification in Bronze Cross Life Saving. In addition, Wilderness First Aid and an Ice Safety and Rescue training will be offered. These certifications will add to the repertoire of certifications from Semester 1 to give the students a solid base of technical skills in outdoor adventure pursuits.
- Introduction to Adventure Programming and Interpretation TOUR0048
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will focus on the main concepts, techniques and application of interpretive skills and programme planning skills as applied to outdoor adventure activities. Emphasis will be placed on interpretive principles, conducted activities, program development and, program implementation.
- Introduction to Adventure Tourism TOUR0041
Units/ Hours: 45
This course provides an overview of tourism and trends in Adventure Tourism. Students will explore the components of risk and adventure, market segments, natural and human adapted environments meeting the needs of the Adventure tourist. Exploration of ecotourism and adventure tourism providers will also be included in the course.
- Outdoor Adventure Risk Management TOUR0040
Units/ Hours: 45
This course introduces theoretical and practical applications to dealing with risk in the outdoor adventure industry. Accident theories, perceived and inherent risk, duty of care and negligence are studied. The Canadian legal system, liability, waivers and releases and insurance will be looked at from a broad adventure industry perspective while risk identification, mitigation, managing emergency response and documentation are covered from a leader's perspective.
- Winter Activities Field School APST0077
Units/ Hours: 52
In this course, students will learn more details around planning for a winter camping experience including menu planning and food preparation, special considerations and skills of cold weather camping and outdoor pursuits. This experiential credit provides an opportunity for development of winter skills including shelter building, dressing for winter activity, traditional winter travel and outdoor cooking. The camp could include: winter camping, survival simulation, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, cross country skiing and dog-sledding.
- Professional Portfolio Development GNED0033
Units/ Hours: 45
Get the Work You Want! This course will assist post-secondary students to locate and win positions they want in the workplace. The use and development of a professional portfolio will be emphasized. Through career analysis self-assessment, goal setting, and portfolio development participants will improve their ability to link their skills and knowledge to appropriate career positions. The basics of job searching will be enhanced with sessions on electronic resume posting, web site searches, and online job links. Participants will complete this course with the foundation of a professional portfolio and the knowledge to find the work they want.