Physcial Education Degree and Certificates

Degree:
Associate of Arts

Certificates:
Outdoor Recreation Leadership

Emphasis:
Winter Skills Specialist
Water-based Skills Specialist
Mountaineering Skills Specialist
Outdoor Recreation Generalist

• AA Degree: Outdoor/Physical Education

The completion of the following recommended course of study is appropriate if you intend to transfer to the University of Northern Colorado to complete a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation or Physical Education with an emphasis in Outdoor Education. The Degree is also a stand-alone program to allow you to enter a career as an outdoor educator, wilderness guide, and many other outdoor/recreation careers.

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• Certificate: Outdoor Recreation Leadership

Students completing the Outdoor Recreation Leadership Certificate Program will have a well-rounded outdoor education experience and a high degree of training specific to employment within the outdoor industry. Types of organizations that may employ graduates include alpine/cross country ski areas, flyfishing guide services, summer adventure camps, community nature centers and outdoor programs, whitewater river outfitters, outdoor equipment purveyors, and companies employing wilderness guides. In addition to field-based experiential learning of basic technical skills, students will prepare to be future outdoor trip leaders by examining and developing the interpersonal skills needed for positions in outdoor leadership.

In order to complete the Outdoor Recreation Leadership
Certificate, students must complete the following required
courses and at least one area of emphasis.

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• Emphasis: Winter Skills Specialist

Complete required courses above for the certificate and (select 10 credits from these courses):

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• Emphasis: Water-based Skills Specialist

Complete required courses above for the certificate and (select 10 credits from these courses):

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• Emphasis: Mountaineering Skills Specialist

Complete required courses above for the certificate and (select 12 credits from these courses):

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• Emphasis: Outdoor Recreation Generalist

Students can design their own course of study by choosing at
least four credits from each of the three programs of emphasis
above, in addition to the required courses. Students completing this program emphasis can expect a well-rounded outdoor recreation experience and training in various aspects of outdoor recreation and leadership competencies.
Total Credits (includes required courses) 29

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The Outdoor Education Program is at the Lakewood campus, Room 2637.