Outdoor Recreation

Professor Terry Simpson, Chair, Division of Education

The Major in Outdoor Recreation consists of a minimum of 53 hours and includes the following courses: PHR 102, 235, 315, 321, 335, 337 (9 credit hours), 343 (3 credit hours), 347, 351, and 352. A total of 6 activity courses, 5 hours of which must be outdoor related, is also required. Related courses are: one course from Environmental Studies 101, 316 or 345; Psychology 101; Business 201; and Biology 311. Students majoring in outdoor recreation are encouraged to complete coursework for a minor such as business, psychology or sociology.

Course descriptions may be found under Physical Education, Health and Recreation and other subject areas in these course listings.

The Minor in Outdoor Recreation consists of 16 credit hours. The required courses are PHR 107, 172, 174, 235, 321, 335, and Biology 311. The minor also requires the completion of the Red Cross certification in Standard First Aid and Community CPR. The Minor in Outdoor Recreation is not open to physical education majors.