This course is an introduction to leadership and group dynamics in wilderness education settings. Other topics include group roles and communication skills. This course is designed for those students not enrolled in the outdoor leadership certification program or the bachelor of arts degree in wilderness leadership and experiential education. Credit cannot be given for both WLEE 102 and WLEE 200. The course studies theories and principles of small group dynamics, including leadership, group roles, problem solving, decision making, ethics, communication skills, etc.
Emphasis is placed on situations and populations relevant to wilderness education programs.
This course equips students to plan, conduct, teach, and evaluate swimming and water safety courses. The program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development. This course focuses on medical emergencies when help is miles away and dialing 911 is not an option. Through lecture and hands-on simulation sessions, students are prepared to handle emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised gear. Students who are not in the junior college diploma Outdoor Leadership Program must have permission of the instructor to enter this course.