Certificate: School-Based Adventure Education

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The Certificate in School-Based Adventure Education prepares students for entry level positions and provides continuing education opportunities to current practitioners and teachers, The certificate focuses primarily on the use and management of the ropes course and artificial climbing walls in the public school, camp, and organizational settings. The curriculum also introduces the student to generic skills in wilderness travel and wilderness medicine.

Suggested courses and sequence:

KPE 209 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 3
KPE 284 - Rock Climbing-Principles and Movement Credits: 1
KPE 286 - Challenge Course Facilitator Skills Credits: 3
KPE 287 - Ropes Course Management Credits: 1
KPE 311 - Maine Wilderness Guide Credits: 3
KPE 384 - Practicum in Kinesiology and Physical Education Credits: 1-3