Adventure Sports Certificate

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This certificate introduces participants to foundational skills necessary for competent personal performance in diverse adventure settings. Based in the Adirondack Region, this certificate offers a gateway to backcountry travel in all seasons, allowing participants a wide range of future applications, including: field studies (diverse disciplines), further study towards the Expeditionary Studies, B.S. degree, or simply lifelong enjoyment of outdoor environments. For more information contact Adventure & Expeditionary Studies Department .

Certificate Requirements 16 Credits

EXP 121 - Outdoor Living Skills (4 cr.)
EXP 122 - Introduction to Paddle Sports (2 cr.)
EXP 172 - Planning Adventure Journeys (2 cr.)
EXP 180 - Introduction to Rock Climbing (2 cr.)
EXP 183 - Introduction to Ice Climbing (2 cr.)
EXP 186 - Introduction to Backcountry Ski Touring (2 cr.)
EXP 195 - Introduction to Moving Water (2 cr.)
Note: This program is not directly eligible for federal or state financial aid. However, coursework within the program may qualify for aid if it counts as electives toward another aid-eligible degree program or is taken in addition to a full-time course load of 12 aid-eligible credits.