CLUSTERHuman Services

COURSEOutdoor Education & Resource Management

WVEIS CODE1086

Course Description:

This course provides instruction in development of leadership and programming skills in adventure based activities and interpretation of the natural and cultural environment. It emphasizes the study of the role of natural resources in the pursuit of leisure and tourism. Topics include prominent naturalists and philosophers of the outdoor movement, agencies that provide outdoor recreation opportunities, basic environmental issues impacting outdoor recreation, assessment of outdoor recreation activities and eco-tourism issues. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction. Students are encouraged to become active members of a student organization, such as DECA or Skills USA. The West Virginia Standards for Global 21 Learning include the following components: Global 21 Content, Literacy and Numeracy, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Standards. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

SKILL SETS

Leave No Trace Trainer Certification

Recreational Safety Procedures

Organization of Activities
Outdoor Education & Resource Management WVEIS 1086

Skill Set / Leave No Trace Trainer Certification
Knowledge Objectives
1086.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • plans & itineraries for outdoor recreation experiences.
  • training requirements and certification as a Leave No Trace trainer for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics enabling them to provide LNT awareness workshops and Boy Scout Badge LNT workshops.
  • Boy Scout Badge LNT workshops.

Performance Objectives
1086.2
1086.3 / Students will
  • meet requirement for certification as a Leave No Trace trainer Center for Outdoor Ethics enabling them to provide LNT awareness workshops and Boy Scout Badge LNT workshops.
  • conduct educational activities for school children. (LNT)

Skill Set / Recreational Safety Procedures
Knowledge Objectives
1086.4 / The student will demonstrate knowledge of
  • safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
  • safety operations in emergency situations.

Performance Objectives
1086.5
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1086.14
1086.15 / Students will
  • perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  • oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers or goods across rivers and lakes.
  • organize and direct the activities of crew members.
  • examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
  • contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury or medical emergency.
  • rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
  • patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
  • complete and maintain records of weather conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
  • warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
  • inspect recreational equipment for safety hazards and damage or wear.

Skill Set / Organization of Activities
Knowledge Objectives
1086.16 / The student will demonstrate knowledge of
  • recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  • selection oftravel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.

Performance Objectives
1086.17
1086.18
1086.19
1086.20 / Students will
  • select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
  • drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
  • conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  • organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.

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