Adventure Based Learning: Learning and Leadership Focus
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Adventure, Health, and Physical Education and a concentration in Adventure Based Learning with a Learning and Leadership focus requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required Courses: 20 sh
| EDU 295 | RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| ABL 225 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
| ABL 410 | ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| ABL 200 | OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION | 4 sh |
| ABL 461 | CAPSTONE IN ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
Select two courses from the following: 2 sh
Select from the following list of courses: 18 sh
| COM 265 | SMALL-GROUP COMMUNICATION | 2 sh |
| EDU 431 | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| ENG 255 | TOPICS IN LITERATURE | 4 sh |
| ENG 339 | AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS | 4 sh |
| GBL 255 | ELON IN ALASKA | 4 sh |
| GBL 266 | CRITICALLY ENGAGED ECO-TOURISM IN NEW ZEALAND | 4 sh |
| HSS 320 | GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| LED 210 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES | 4 sh |
| PSY 368 | THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| SOC 331 | THE SELF AND SOCIETY | 4 sh |
| ENS 101 | CURRENT ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 4 sh |
| WHE 285 | PERSPECTIVES IN PERSONAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH | 4 sh |
| PEH 345 | PRINCIPLES OF COACHING | 4 sh |
| ABL 499 | RESEARCH | 1-4 sh |
- ENG 255 only applies when taken as Land & Spirit
- Students who participate in the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outward Bound or Semester at Sea can petition to the program coordinator for substitution for elective credit(s).
- Students will receive no more than 4 semester hours for participation in NOLS, Outward Bound and/or Semester at Sea.
- Elective courses with a prerequisite include PSY 368 and PEH 345. Review course descriptions for more information.
Program Outcomes
Use effective communication skills and strategies in applied settings.
Utilize knowledge of the impact of physical activity and health on quality of life when advocating for healthful living.
Demonstrate how to plan and implement effective and developmentally appropriate experiences for all learners.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to exhibit competent behavior.
Demonstrate inter- and intrapersonal skills and dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
Know and apply discipline-specific theoretical concepts
Total Credit Hours: 40
- Students who select an adventure-based concentration may not also declare a second adventure-based concentration, but they may elect to complete a second concentration from the physical education and health options.
- Students who select an adventure-based concentration may not also declare the Adventure-Based Learning Minor.