HREC 250 Capstone/Risk Management

HREC 250 Capstone/risk management 3 Cr Hrs. This course includes a program capstone field experience and includes a survey of the Legal implications of outdoor recreation programming including a study of tort liability, risk evaluation, relevant case law, legal management strategies, and the use of waivers and releases.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HREC 250Capstone/Risk Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Recreation and Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

HREC 250 Capstone/risk management 3 Cr Hrs. This course includes a program capstone field experience and includes a survey of the Legal implications of outdoor recreation programming including a study of tort liability, risk evaluation, relevant case law, legal management strategies, and the use of waivers and releases.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Have an understanding of the foundations of outdoor leadership  
• Develop a company model
• Develop a participant sign-up procedure
• Develop a site management model
• Develop an emergency response plan
• Develop knowledge about facilities commonly used in Outdoor Recreation
• Develop knowledge about the US legal system
• Develop knowledge of outdoor leadership theory
• Develop knowledge of resource and program management
• Have an understanding of outdoor teaching and facilitation
• Learn ways to communicate with the media, families and staff after an accident
• Understand common practices used to manage various types of equipment
• Understand different risk management styles  
• Understand teachable moments and hazard analysis
• Understand the risks associated with transportation associated with Outdoor Education
• To develop knowledge about the various aspects pertaining to outdoor leadership and the outdoor industry
• To gain an understanding of legal issues surrounding outdoor recreation based programming  
• To develop a risk management strategy for outdoor recreation based programming  
• To develop an understanding of facilities, equipment and transportation used in Outdoor Education and how to manage the risks associated with them

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Knowledge of legal issues surrounding outdoor recreation Knowledge of risk management strategies and how they apply to facilities and wilderness programs

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Participation in all activities of the course Capstone Trip

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Participation in all activities of the course Capstone Trip