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| Outdoor Adventure Programs | For returning students who may be considering pursuing a degree that is unique and personally demanding, the recreation education industry is moving into high gear.  Outdoor adventure area of sports explicitly is a growing segment of the sport activity arena that offers an exceptional opportunity for education and professional development.
There are a number of areas of the country that are natural venues for adventure programs, offering quality degree and certificate programs. A technical trade school training program for outdoor leadership skills is paired with a combination of the basic academic core curriculum.
The origin of this program requires that there be access to venues where sports such as rafting, kayaking, skiing or snowboarding, or mountain climbing is possible. Graduates can look forward to a continuing education experience in a four-year college or work directly in the field.
Once the required core curriculum has been satisfied, the focus is on teaching professional skills in outdoor recreation, developing leadership ability and fostering environmental awareness. The requisite courses include:
• Fundamentals of Backcountry Living
• Introduction to Eastern Mountaineering
• Adventure Based Programming
• Outdoor Emergency Care
• Safety and Swiftwater Rescue
There are some courses concerning alpine skiing, canoeing, and white water paddle sports. Successful students of this program may opt to continue on to a four-year university with an eye on teaching, guiding, or working directly in the field.
The Colorado region also offers an incredible outdoor classroom opportunity. The emphasis is on producing graduates with a firm understanding of the theory and interpersonal skills required to gain mastery within this industry. Their aim is providing education and strong leadership training for those interested in teaching or guiding high risk sports such as whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, or skiing. In the following areas this college offers concentrations:
• Adventure Education with an Emphasis in Wilderness Leadership
• Adventure Education with an Emphasis in Outdoor Experiential Education
Mainly attractive for people that live in resort and recreation areas, programs of this type are becoming more widely available and appropriate for returning students as well as adult students. Opportunities of continuing education in this field are ongoing and appear to be poised for continued growth.
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