YOU CANNOT REGISTER THROUGH BRUTUS. (See instructions below)
140.07 OUTDOOR PURSUITS LEADERSHIP
DESCRIPTION: The Outdoor Pursuits Leadership Course is one of the courses needed
to complete the OSU Outdoor Pursuits Leadership Training Program. This course is
designed to assist individuals interested in working in the outdoor recreation
or education industry. It will assist in rounding out an individuals outdoor
experience resume. The class sessions will cover the essential information
needed by qualified and effective group leaders in an outdoor / wilderness
setting. It is a requirement for any student that is interested in working with
the Outdoor Pursuits classes at OSU.
CONTENT: Topics include group assessment, group development, trip planning, trip
development, safety, travel logistics, outdoor skill requirements, leadership
skill requirements leadership character, and trip promotion to name a few of the
topics. Each student must assist with at least 3 courses during the quarter the
class is taken.
PREREQUISITES:
1 - The student must have successfully completed at least 3 courses, including
one from three different disciplines:
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA, WAFA, or WFR - *WFR preferred)
- Rock climbing (Or appropriate high angle rope handling and use course. Contact
instructor for more information.)
- Orienteering
- Backpacking (BP1, Winter, or Lt. Wgt.)
- Water sport (WW, KT1, KT2, RG)
2 - The student must have officially assisted or be assisting with one of the
OSU Outdoor Pursuits Courses*. This must be from one of the above disciplines
and be agreed upon by the instuctor of the OPL course. This will require
attending all classroom, trip sessions, and debriefing.
* - The instructor(s) may require additional experience beyond the normal course
to qualify for assisting with a course. 3 - Instructor permission required. The
student must have demonstrated to the instructor an appropriate level of
knowledge, experience and maturity that applies to the outdoor / wilderness
setting. The instructor may require additional experience to qualify.
CLASS FORMAT: 28 hours, over 10 weeks. Classes will be scheduled according to
the students schedules. The course also requires each student to participate in
3 (whitewater rafting, backpacking, and one of their own choosing) of the other
outdoor pursuits courses offered the same quarter.
TRIP AND ACTIVITY: See other course offering schedules.
INCLUDES: text; transportation; safety equipment; some additional outdoor
equipment
GRADES: Grades are based on attendance (100% required) and performance on both
written materials and exams, attitude and trip performance. Letter graded for 3
credit hours.
STUDENT MUST PROVIDE: all appropriate camping & activity equipment; food; proper
attire for weather condition; any additional activity fees
*** All class sessions are mandatory. Any student not attending the first class
session will be dropped from the class and replaced by others that are on the
waiting list and in attendance of the class. Each student is responsible for
adding or dropping the class with their college.
*** This class requires an additional fee. All fees must be paid in full before
the first activity trip. You will be required to pay a $10.00 non-refundable
deposit at pre-registration.
*** There will be no refund of any fees at anytime.
*** Pre-registration with an Outdoor Pursuits instructor is required. You cannot
register through BRUTUS.
For additional information sheets call 614-443-2324 or contact Tim Hampton at
hampton.10@osu.edu
If you know others that are not OSU students that are interested in taking this course, have them call, 614-443-2324.