Description
Challenge courses create more accessable "pinnacle" experiences and have the potential to increase self-efficacy and self-esteem for their participants. This course is an introduction to facilytating such experiences. Specifically, students will learn and apply the technical, safety, leadership and facilitation skills essential to safe and effective ropes course programming. Emphasis is given to understanding the technical and interpersonal components of challenge course facilitation . With respect to Analyzing Difference, class discussions will include outdoor recreation participation among traditionally marginalized communities and accessibility for differently abled bodies. P/NC only. May be repeated for credit.