Adventure Education Leadership Cerficate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS)

The goal of the CUGS in Adventure Leadership is to prepare students for entry level positions in the adventure education field or to diversify their ability to lead activities requiring group cohesiveness in the adventure field. The program is a combination of theory, philosophy and experiential learning. The coursework emphasizes the incorporation of physical safety, respectful environment and emotional well-being for the future leaders as well as their clientele.

What can the Adventure Education Leadership CUGS do for you?

• Entry level positions within the adventure education field
  • Summer Camps
  • Community organizations like the YMCA
• Diversify ability to lead activities requiring group cohesiveness
  • Benefit to some HPWM majors
  • Good addition for HPE
  • Aerial courses
  • Rock gyms
  • Leading groups where Wilderness First Responder is needed
  • Way to explore this field prior to graduate school

To learn more about the program from a student's perspective, check out this Whit Online Article!

Adventure Leadership Curriculum

Please contact the Department of Health & Exercise Science Academic Adisors for more information