Description:

This course introduces the student to activities that create interaction between the individual and/or individuals and elements of the outdoor recreational setting. Outdoor Recreation Students plan activity projects such as camping, hiking, nature observation and biking. 3 hrs./wk. or, may be taught online for 16 weeks. This course will not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define Outdoor Recreation.
2. Analyze the fundamentals of Outdoor Recreation.
3. Review outdoor recreational activities
4. Review basic outdoor recreation first aid.
5. Characterize the pioneers of outdoor recreation.
6. Estimate the economic impact of outdoor pursuits.
7. Identify the federal resources available for outdoor pursuits.
8. Identify the state resources available for outdoor pursuits.
9. Identify the local resources available for outdoor pursuits.
10. Investigate new resources that may be utilized for outdoor pursuits.
11. Investigate outdoor recreation resources in other countries.
12. Organize management policies in outdoor recreation.
13. Organize management procedures in outdoor recreation.
14. Define outdoor education.
15. Summarize the elements of the natural environment.
16. Evaluate methods of caring for our natural environment.
17. Identify a variety of animal wildlife.
18. Identify a variety of plant life.
19. Organize and demonstrate a personal outdoor recreation activity.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Foundations of Outdoor Recreation
   A. Describe humans at play.
   B. Compare leisure to recreation.
   C. Examine the emergence of outdoor recreation.

II. Outdoor Recreational Activities
   A. Review current outdoor recreation activities
   B. Research the Web and Media for current trends in outdoor recreation
activities.

III. Basic Outdoor Recreation First Aid
   A. Review basic outdoor recreation first aid.

IV. Pioneers of Outdoor Recreation
   A. Outline fundamentals of the “Transcendentalists” in outdoor
recreation.
   B. Outline fundamentals of the  “Naturalists” in outdoor
recreation.
   C. Outline fundamentals of the “Practitioners” in outdoor
recreation.

V. Economics of Outdoor Recreation
   A. Explain the nature of economics in outdoor pursuits.
   B. Evaluate the national economic impact of outdoor recreation.
   C. Evaluate the economics of tourism.
   D. Evaluate the regional & local economic impact of outdoor
recreation.
   E. Recognize the economic potential for commercial and private outdoor
recreation.
   F. Outline the possible careers in outdoor recreation.

VI. Federal Resources and Recreation
   A. Analyze the National Forest System.
   B. Analyze the National Park System.
   C. Appraise the wilderness lands of the 50 states.
   D. Explore the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service.
   E. Summarize Federal Agencies governing outdoor recreation.

VII. State Resources and Recreation
   A. Analyze the State Parks.
   B. Analyze the State Forest.
   C. Appraise Nature Preserves.
   D. Appraise Fish and Wildlife Areas.

VIII. Local Resources and Recreation
   A. Explain the local governmental structure of outdoor recreation.
   B. Evaluate the local financing of outdoor recreation.

IX. Non-Traditional Outdoor Recreation Resources
   A. List and describe personal outdoor recreation resources.
   B. List and describe private outdoor recreation resources.
   C. List and describe semipublic outdoor recreation resources.
   D. List and describe industrial and business resources for outdoor
recreation.

X. Outdoor Recreation around the world
   A. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor recreation resources
in Canada.
   B. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor recreation resources
in Great Britain.
   C. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor recreation resources
in France.
   D. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor  recreation resources
in Australia.
   E. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor recreation resources
in the CIS, (formally Russia).
   F. Research and use Web Sites to identify outdoor recreation resources
in Africa.

XI. Management Policies in Outdoor Recreation
   A. Document the preservation policies for general use outdoor
recreation.
   B. Document the multiple-use policies for outdoor recreation.
   C. Classify policies for outdoor recreation resources.
   D. Discuss current national outdoor recreation trends in regards to
future planning.
   E. Discuss current state and local outdoor recreation trends in regards
to future planning.

XII. Practical Procedures in Outdoor Recreation Management
   A. Calculate carrying capacity for outdoor recreation resources.
   B. Calculate use rates for outdoor recreation resources.
   C. List financing needs for outdoor recreation resources.
   D. Describe the fee structure for outdoor recreation needs.
   E. Summarize Visitor Management.
   F. Review current Law that would apply to Outdoor Recreation.

XIII. Education and the Outdoors
   A. Define terminology for outdoor education.
   B. Trace the history of outdoor education.

XIV. The Environment as it relates to recreation.
   A. Describe the nature of ecosystems.
   B. Describe the aquatic ecosystems.
   C. Describe the estuarine ecosystem.
   D. Describe the marine ecosystem.
   E. Describe the grassland ecosystem.
   F. Describe the desert ecosystem.

XV. Caring for our Natural Environment
   A. Examine the effects of air pollution on our outdoor  resources 
   B. Examine the effects of water pollution on our outdoor resources.
   C. Discover solutions and programs to cultivate and protect our natural
resources.

XVI. Animal Wildlife and Plant Life
   A. Identify between 50 - 100 common animals in the various ecosystems.
   B. Identify between 50 - 100 common forms of plant life in the various
ecosystems.

XVII. The Personal Outdoor Adventure
   A. Demonstrate the successful set up and take down of a low impact
camping environment.
   B. Organize and implement a personal outdoor recreation
experience.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total                            100%

Caveats:

1. The students will join teams for various outdoor projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.