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Physical Education -
Outdoor Education
Degree: Associate of Arts with an Emphasis
in 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 physical education with an emphasis in
outdoor education, or to prepare yourself to apply to the Professional
Teacher Education Program (PTEP). Please consult with your academic
advisor and the outdoor physical education faculty advisor
(303.914.6238) before beginning this program.
The associate of arts degree with an emphasis in outdoor physical education
is also designed as a stand-alone program to allow the student to
enter a career as an outdoor educator, wilderness guide, or to work in the
outdoor retail industry.
Required Major Courses
Credits
ENG 121 English Composition I 3
ENG 122 English Composition II 3
SPE 115 Public Speaking 3
PED 150* Basic Rock Climbing 2
PED 151* Intermediate Rock Climbing 2
PED 289 Outdoor Leadership 2
PED 165 Wilderness Survival Skills 3
PED 237 Paddle Sports 2
PED 257 Winter Survival Skills 3
PED 297 Cooperative Ed.-Internship 3
Total Required Credits 26
Required General Education Courses
Mathematics (complete one course) 3
MAT 160, 170, 171, 175, 201
Physical Activity(complete one course) 1
PED 110, 104, 106, 116, 111, 109, 186
Arts and Humanities 9
(Complete three courses from two different disciplines)
ART 110, 111, 112; MUS 120, 121, 122; LIT 201, 202, 211, 212;
PHI 111, 112; THE 105, 211, 212; Foreign Language 111, 112, 211,
212, HUM 121, 122
Social and Behavioral Sciences 9
(Complete three courses from at least two different disciplines)
ANT 101, 111; ECO 201, 202; GEO 105; HIS 101, 102, 201, 202;
POS 105, 111; PSY 101*, 102*; SOC 101, 102
Outdoor Education Department Certificate
Programs
Certificate: Ski Area Safety
This program will prepare students for work in the ski industry. Students
will train for work in all traditional areas of safety as it relates to ski
areas, such as working as a ski patroller or ski instructor, lift operator,
retail/rental shop, trail-setter, trail construction, in-area hospitality guide,
backcountry guide, and other jobs pertaining to client safety.
Required Courses
Credits
PED 289 Outdoor Leadership 2
PED 157 Basic Mountaineering 3
PED 123 Outdoor Emergency Care 2
PED 152 Avalanche Safety Level I 1
PED 110 Fitness Conditioning 1
PED 257 Winter Survival Skills 3
PED 252 Outdoor Equipment and Facilities 3
PED 186 Snowshoe Touring 1
PED 185 Nordic Skiing 2
PED 297 Ski Area Internship 3
Total Required Credits 21
Certificate: Colorado River Guide
This program of study and experience will prepare the student to qualify
as a professional river guide in the state of Colorado. Students will train
to work in the whitewater rafting industry by meeting the qualifications
as required by Colorado Statute 33-32-105.5 for professional river
guides. In addition to the minimum qualifications, students will also prepare
to be future trip leaders by completing this certificate program,
which includes course work in outdoor recreation leadership, geology,
wilderness ethics, and outdoor emergency care.
Required Courses
Credits
PED 110 Fitness and Conditioning 1
PED 237 Paddle Sports 2
GEY 205 Geology of Colorado 2
PED 289 Outdoor Leadership 2
PED 162 Map and Compass 3
PED 240 Whitewater Rafting/Guide 2
PED 165 Wilderness Survival I 3
PED 123 Outdoor Emergency Care 3
PED 297 Outfitter Internship 3
Total Required Credits 20
Science
(Complete the following two courses)
GEY 111 Physical Geology 4
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 4
(Complete one course from the following)
AST 101, 102; BIO 105, 111, 112; CHE 101, 102, 111;
PHY 105, 111, 211 4
Total Required Credits 60
*Transfer to UNC as one course
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