RPTM 335Outdoor Recreation Consortium

3 credits · Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management · Penn State

The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Consortium is to provide students with hands-on exposure to outdoor recreation resources management in a National Park. It is designed to increase students' understanding and appreciation of outdoor recreation resources, the agencies managing those resources, the management strategies used, and the factors affecting management, including issues related to the nearby "gateway communities" and the park's broader environment. The course format is one which focuses on problem solving, encourages a high level of interaction among participating students, faculty, managers, and gives participants an opportunity to connect with nature.