Leadership (Outdoor Leadership)

Thomas Moran: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Oil on Canvas, 1872)

Website Links . . .

Course Materials:
Outdoor Literature.
Outdoor Leadership.
Methods
Avalanche Safety..
Map & Compass.

A Guide to Outdoor Literature
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(Extensive Outdoor Book Reviews, Award Winners, Lots of Reading Lists, Best Book Lists, and More)

Creative Work:

Books:
Idaho Paddling.
Winter Tales.
Never Turn Back.
Ski Camping.
Others.

Outdoor Resources

(Informational Articles, Equipment Lists, etc.)

Stories & Articles Index Page
(Outdoor adventure stories, profiles of old-timers, and reflections of days spent in the outdoors.)

Contact

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Outdoor Leadership (PE 386)
Ron Watters, Professor of Outdoor Education
Sports Science and Physical Education

PE 386 - 2 Credits - Spring Semester Only

Brief Description: The Outdoor Leadership course, held in a seminar format, is designed to provide students with the knowledge to organize and lead outdoor activities. Topics covered include leadership styles, leadership theory, teaching methods, liability, program promotion, planning meeting, safety and environmental impact. During the course of the semester, students will help teach selected outdoor skills and organize and lead at least one trip.

For more information:
Class Syllabus

Materials Used in the Course:
   Knots
   Minimizing Impact
   Minimizing the Liability Exposure of Outdoor Recreation Programs
   A Model Theory of Outdoor Program Approaches
   A Quick Guide to Pre-trip Meetings
   The Culture of Safety

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