Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1112 - Outdoor Challenge Ropes Course
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1 credit hour lab. The purpose of this class is to offer students the opportunity to participate in a series of activities involving mental and physical challenge, and emotional risk-taking, in an open, caring and safe environment. The goals of the class are to:  promote teamwork, safe fun, to take care of others, and ourselves and to “expand” personally beyond self-imposed limits.  For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • Look To The Mountain Top - Pin Pe Obi
   • A first year ropes course experience. Created by:  Natalie Beauchman, Greg Scruggs and Karen Evans
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES:
   • Outcome #1  -   Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #2  -   Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
   • Outcome #3  -   Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
   • Outcome #5  -   Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #7  -   Identify the diverse cultures, creeds, and lifestyles of America and the world community.
   • Outcome #8  -   Show an ability to contribute to political, civic and community responsibilities as an informed consumer.
   • Outcome #9  -   Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • Deeper understanding of and appreciation for, yourself, to include an increased sense of personal confidence.
   • Solving problems together in a cooperative, supportive atmosphere.
   • Increased familiarity and identification with the natural world.
   • Reflect on their life and current habits.
   • Competency in basic knot tying, spotting, belaying, and other safety skills.
   • Being able to work, communicate and trust within a group.
   • Being able to lead and follow within a group.
   • Being able to set goals, take risks, and self actualize in a group setting.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Journal Assignments
   • Teamwork/Team Building
   • Self Actualization
   • Group Interaction
   • Challenge Course Safety
   • Tying Knots
   • Belaying
   • Challenge Course Low Elements
   • Challenge Course High Elements
   • Community Service
   • Goal Setting
   • Taking Risks
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture
   • Demonstration
   • Discussion
   • Practice
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Challenge/Ropes Course
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by skills testing and journal assignments.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by journal assignments.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by group interaction.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by group interaction and decisions made during Challenge Course activities.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by group interaction with the diversity in the group.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    

    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014