Adventure Based Learning: Environmental Focus
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Adventure, Health, and Physical Education and a concentration in Adventure Based Learning with an Environmental 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 |
| EDU 431 | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | 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
- ENG 255 only applies when taken as Land and 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 ECO 335 and ENS 330. Review course descriptions for more information.
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to exhibit competent behavior.
Use effective communication skills and strategies in applied settings.
Demonstrate inter- and intrapersonal skills and dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
Know and apply discipline-specific theoretical concepts
Demonstrate how to plan and implement effective and developmentally appropriate experiences for all learners.
Utilize knowledge of the impact of physical activity and health on quality of life when advocating for healthful living.
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.