OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Outdoor Recreation and Education Minor |
Minor code OR8156
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall 202
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/outdoor-recreation-minor
Bruce Martin, contact person
martinc2@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Outdoor Recreation and Education minor prepares students for professional opportunities in the field of outdoor recreation and education. Students engage in a combination of traditional didactic and field-based learning opportunities to develop technical skills, theoretical knowledge, leadership and teaching ability needed for successful practice as professionals in the field. Students have the opportunity to learn to organize, lead, and evaluate a variety of outdoor adventure programs. The minor is intended to complement other fields of study related to outdoor recreation and education.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The Outdoor Recreation and Education minor prepares students for professional opportunities in outdoor recreation and education. Settings in which students should be prepared to work include city recreation and park departments; state and federal parks and protected areas; youth service agencies; residential campuses; nonprofit civic and religious organizations; collegiate outdoor pursuits programs; ecotourism and adventure travel operations and guide services; and traditional outdoor schools, such as Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School.
Requirements
Core Requirements
Complete the following course:
- REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Credit Hours: 3
Electives
Complete 9 hours from the following courses:
- REC 3110 - Expedition Planning & Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3120 - Wilderness First Responder Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3200 - Challenge Course Programming Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3240 - Outdoor Leadership Credit Hours: 9
- REC 3400 - Environmental Interpretation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3460 - Parks & Protected Areas Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4740 - Facilitating the Adventure Experience Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4800 - Wilderness Literature Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4850 - Concepts & Issues in Adventure Programming Credit Hours: 3
Elective Technical Courses
Complete 3 of the following courses:
- PAW 1208 - Archery Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1219 - Disc Golf Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1220 - Trail Running Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1000 - Fundamentals of Backpacking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1001 - Day Hiking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1005 - Winter Camping and Backpacking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1010 - Wilderness Navigation Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1030 - Wilderness Survival Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1080 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1081 - Sport Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1082 - Traditional Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1083 - Rock Climbing Rescue Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1100 - Fundamentals of Fishing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1110 - Cross Country Snow Skiing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1130 - Fundamentals of Canoeing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1131 - Whitewater Canoeing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1132 - Canoe Touring Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- REC 1140 - Fundamentals of River Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1141 - Whitewater Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1142 - Coastal Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1143 - Kayak Touring Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- REC 1150 - Whitewater Rafting Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1160 - Stand Up Paddleboarding Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1180 - Sailing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1200 - Mountain Biking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1220 - Scuba Diver Credit Hours: 2