AcademicsEXER - Venture Academic Classes Venture Academic Offerings Through The Department Of Kinesiology The following eight courses can be taken as electives or Exercise Science majors can take these classes to meet their required three activity courses. EXER 1231. Introduction to Outdoor Adventure. (1 credit) An introduction to outdoor adventure through participation in a variety of weekend outdoor trips offered by Venture. Discussions and written reflection will expand students’ sense of self, and their connection with others and with the natural environment. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the weekend trips. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1233. Rock Climbing. (1 credit) Introduction to rock climbing with emphasis on belaying and safety systems, climbing techniques, and the metaphorical and psychological aspects of climbing. Course will include: classroom sessions, use of indoor climbing wall, and weekend trips to outdoor climbing sites. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the weekend trips. (Fall, Spring)
EXER 1235. Challenge Course Activities. (1 credit) Immersion in a developmental small group team experience using a wide variety of challenge course activities (i.e. ropes course, trust exercises, group initiatives.) The focus is on expanding students’ self knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with and lead others. (Spring) EXER 2230. Wilderness Experience. (3 credits) Co-requisite: EXER 2230L. This course is, in essence, a semester-long Outward Bound experience. It uses a variety of group experiences and adventure activities, including backpacking trips and challenge courses. The goal is a deeper understanding of oneself and of life itself through participation in an in-depth group experience. Significant attention is given to self reflection. Field experiences during class and two weekend trips. (Fall) EXER 2230L. Wilderness Experience Lab. (1 credit) Co-requisite: EXER 2230. The lab will focus on the skills and knowledge necessary for planning and conducting one’s own backpacking trips. The lecture course (KNES 2230) uses the experiences from the lab to increase self knowledge. Two weekend backpacking trips are included. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the trips. (Fall) EXER 2232. Wilderness Trip Leading. (2 credits) Prerequisite: EXER 1231 or 2230 or permission of instructor. The focus is on the broadly accepted skills and knowledge necessary for leading group adventure trips. Includes weekend backpacking trip and weekend trainings. After successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to assist with Venture trips. A special fee will be charged to cover the costs of the trips. (Spring) EXER 2234. Challenge Course Facilitation. (2 credits) Prerequisite: EXER 1235 or 2230 or permission of instructor. The focus is on the basic skills and knowledge necessary for safely and effectively leading groups through team challenge courses. In addition to classroom sessions, weekend trainings at the Team Challenge Course and observation/apprenticing of actual Venture programs are required. (Fall, Spring) EXER 2235. High Ropes Course Facilitation. (2 credits) Prerequisites: EXER 1235, 2230, 2234 or permission of instructor. Focus on both the technical and facilitation skills and the knowledge necessary for safely and effectively leading groups through high ropes courses. In addition to classroom sessions, weekend days at the High Team Challenge Course and observation/apprenticing of actual Venture programs are required. (Fall) |
