16 courses with the subject AVS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AVS 101Fundamentals of Backcountry Living3.000
A comprehensive introduction to planning, managing, and leading backcountry expeditions in the non-winter mountain environment. This course is designed to immerse students in the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to professional preparation as outdoor and adventure leaders. This course will emphasize industry standards of practice, professional certification, experiential skill development and application, equipment use, managing risk and environmental impact, emergency and rescue management, backcountry first aid, mountain ecology, basic backcountry navigation and technology, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, trip planning, and expedition leadership in the non-winter mountain environment. 2.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Course Attributes:
A comprehensive introduction to planning, managing, and leading backcountry canoe expeditions on basic and moving water. This course is designed to immerse students in the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for professional preparation as outdoor and adventure leaders. This course will emphasize industry standards of practice, professional certification, the development and application of fundamental paddle skills, trip planning, emergency and rescue management, "reading water," managing risk and environmental impact, basic backcountry navigation and technology, Leave No Trace ethics for aquatic environments, aquatic ecology, trip planning, and expedition leadership in the aquatic environment. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 101 Minimum Grade of D- 1.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Course Attributes:
AVS 103Introduction to Eastern Mountaineering2.000
A comprehensive introduction to planning, managing, and leading eastern mountaineering winter expeditions. This course expands upon AVS 101 and is designed to immerse students in the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for professional preparation as outdoor and adventure leaders. This course will emphasize industry standards of practice, professional certification, the development and application of technical skills associated with winter travel, winter camping, eastern mountaineering, as well as planning, managing, and leading winter expeditions. Snow physics and avalanche safety, cold weather survival and injuries, winter ecology, expedition risk management, backcountry navigation, Leave No Trace ethic for the winter environment, technology in the backcountry, and expedition leadership in the winter environment are also emphasized. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 101 Minimum Grade of D- 1.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
In this comprehensive overview of the theoretical, philosophical, and historical foundations of contemporary Adventure Education, students will examine history, growth and development, models, theories, patterns and trends, research and outcomes, resources and literature, contemporary issues, and professionalization of outdoor adventure education, recreation, and leisure services. This course will emphasize adventure program leadership through practical application of Adventure Education theoretical models. Prerequisites: 3.000 Lecture hours Fall 2022 (Term 202210) there are currently 1 Sections. Click here to Show Sections Winter 2023 (Term 202215) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Winter 2023 term. Spring 2023 (Term 202220) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Spring 2023 term. Summer 2023 (Term 202305) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Summer 2023 term.
AVS 178Adventure Program Operations Internship3.000
A cooperative internship program integrating practical work experience in adventure program management and operations with classroom seminar experience. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 120 hours in an Adventure Sports: Leadership and Management intern position consistent with the student's area of concentration; fourteen hours in a seminar session for discussion, reflection, and analysis of experience; maintain a working journal of the experience; and complete a final report. An evaluation of the student's performance will be completed by site supervisor/mentor. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 101 Minimum Grade of D- and ACC Credit level AVS 102 Minimum Grade of D- and ACC Credit level AVS 140 Minimum Grade of D- and ACC Credit level HED 108 Minimum Grade of D- 3.000 Lecture hours
This course emphasizes core competencies and the role of a facilitator in the challenge course environment. Focusing on techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in: individual and group goals, conflict resolution, reflective listening, leadership roles, transference, and reflection. Students learn and practice specialized technical skills necessary for managing low and high challenge course elements. This course is designed for students who plan to lead groups in challenge course settings. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level PED 152 Minimum Grade of D- 2.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
Designed to prepare whitewater leaders with proactive prevention techniques and effective whitewater rescue management skills. Students will learn and practice techniques for accident prevention, preparedness, and rescue response. Emphasis will be on effective river
A comprehensive Nordic skiing course designed to introduce students to the technical aspects, tactical concepts, and standards of practice fundamental to Backcountry Skiing. This course encompasses instruction in Cross Country, Telemark and Backcountry Skiing. Emphasis is placed on developing efficient and effective technique to build the foundational skills necessary to pursue extended backcountry tours. Students will learn basic ski mountaineering skills, advance skiing skills in off-piste and back country terrain, navigation and route selection, uphill techniques, avalanche theory and skills, and risk management strategies. Prerequisite: HED 108 and either PED 154 or PED 174. Corequisite: AVS 233. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level HED 108 Minimum Grade of D- and (ACC Credit level PED 154 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level PED 174 Minimum Grade of D-) 3.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
AVS 227Outdoor Program Leadership and Instruction3.000
A comprehensive course designed to prepare students with the experiental, technical, and leadership skills fundamental to planning and leading educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs. A focus on the implementation of outdoor adventure-based administrative techniques, instructional methodologies, lesson planning, therapeutic/adaptive considerations, and risk management. Prerequisite: ADV 140. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 101 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level AVS 102 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level AVS 140 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level BUS 102 Minimum Grade of D-
A comprehensive study of the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a challenge course. This course will focus primarily on safety and risk management, site inspection, rescue, equipment maintenance, accident and incident analysis and documentation, medical screening, standard operating procedures and local operating procedures, program design, program manuals, and staff development. Emphasis will be on the challenge course installation, inspection, operational, and ethical standards identified by the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 140 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level HED 108 Minimum Grade of D- or ACC Credit level PED 152 Minimum Grade of D- 2.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
An introductory look at the therapeutic application of adventure, this course will prepare students to consider positions in the adventure therapy industry and pursue an advanced degree in this growing field. This course will examine theoretical foundations and guiding principles supporting the use of adventure, stages of individual and group work, the use of games/activities/challenges with different groups and the challenges that may occur, and finally policies and procedures employed in this field. Emphasis will be placed on accreditation standards for adventure programs defined by the Association of Experiential Education and the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs.
A comprehensive study of adventure education leadership and program management. This course prepares students for positions of leadership in the adventure and outdoor industry. This course will examine leadership theory, adventure program operations, policy and procedures, standard operating procedures, and standard administrative practices of accredited adventure programs. Emphasis will be on accreditation standards for adventure programs as defined by the Association for Experiential Education. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 140 Minimum Grade of D- 3.000 Lecture hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
A capstone course for students in the Adventure Sports: Leadership and Management program designed to give students an opportunity to pursue individual projects in Adventure Sports. The course covers topics in Adventure Sports through a variety of approaches that may include: multi-day trip planning, adventure based event development, professional certification, challenge course construction, managing risk and environmental impact, emergency and rescue management, mountain ecology, Adirondack history, backcountry navigation and technology, and expedition leadership. Specific content of the course can change each time it is offered. Student learning outcomes and competencies will vary according to content. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level AVS 140 Minimum Grade of D- 2.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Section Info: There are no sections in any term covered in the Catalog term you selected.
Designed to provide students with the technical, instructional, management and operations skills necessary for a position of leadership in the rock climbing industry. Students will focus on technical rock climbing and instruction skills, customer service, industry and state standards/regulations, risk mitigation and safety management, incident/accident management, and review technical and rescue skills. Students can obtain Professional Climbing Instructors Association: Climbing Wall Instructor and Single Pitch Instructor Certifications through this course. Prerequisites: ACC Credit level PED 166 Minimum Grade of D- 2.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Fall 2022 (Term 202210) there are currently 1 Sections. Click here to Show Sections Winter 2023 (Term 202215) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Winter 2023 term. Spring 2023 (Term 202220) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Spring 2023 term. Summer 2023 (Term 202305) there are currently 0 Sections. Sorry, there are currently no sections in the Summer 2023 term.
