Adventure Based Learning: Inter/Intra Personal Focus
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Adventure, Health, and Physical Education and a concentration in Adventure Based Learning with an Inter/Intra Personal focus requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required Courses: 20 sh
| EDU 2950 | RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| ABL 2250 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
| ABL 4100 | ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| ABL 2000 | OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION | 4 sh |
| ABL 4970 | 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 2650 | SMALL-GROUP COMMUNICATION | 2 sh |
| COR 3310 | WILDERNESS AND ADVENTURE THERAPY | 4 sh |
| HSS 2120 | COUNSELING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES | 4 sh |
| HSS 2130 | WORKING WITH GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES | 4 sh |
| HSS 3200 | GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| HSS 3310 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE THERAPY | 4 sh |
| HSS 3670 | PLAY THERAPY: THE POWER OF PLAY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 4 sh |
| LED 2100 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES | 4 sh |
| PSY 3210 | THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| SOC 3310 | THE SELF AND SOCIETY | 4 sh |
| ABL 4999 | RESEARCH | 1-4 sh |
- ENG 2550 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.
Program Outcomes
Utilize knowledge of the impact of physical activity and health on quality of life when advocating for healthful living.
Know and apply discipline-specific theoretical concepts
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to exhibit competent behavior.
Demonstrate how to plan and implement effective and developmentally appropriate experiences for all learners.
Use effective communication skills and strategies in applied settings.
Demonstrate inter- and intrapersonal skills and dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
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.