PEM 144 Experiential Education and Recreational Games (2 SH)

The outdoor setting provides unique educational opportunities as the learner interacts with the natural environment. This course prepares prospective educators and recreation leaders to design, implement and evaluate various outdoor curriculum models and teaching strategies (including recreational pursuits, teambuilding, ropes courses and other outdoor activities). It provides students the opportunity to develop expertise in the use of developmentally- appropriate recreational, cooperative, and competitive games to enhance skill development and fitness and strategies for quickly and fairly placing students/people into groups. (Fall 2020)

Offered in alternate years