Outdoor Recreation

Course Code: 5602

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Outdoor Recreation course is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the
principles involved in outdoor safety, planning outdoor recreational activities, designing parks and special
use areas, and outdoor recreational resources on public lands. Instruction also emphasizes such factors as
the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes. Typical learning
activities include hunter and boater education; ATV safety; Survival and first aid techniques; planning,
designing and maintaining an outdoor recreational area; and participating in personal and community
leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition
experience; and participating in FFA activities.

This course is a component of the following Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathways:
 Environmental and Natural Resources Management

OBJECTIVE:

Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student, upon completion of the prescribed
number of instructional hours, will be able to successfully complete the following core competencies.

Credit: 1 Unit

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:

Planning Parks for People - Venture

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Hunter Education Manual – Department of Natural Resources

Boater Education Manual – Department of Natural Resources
Tips and Practices Guide for the ATV Rider – Publication: ATV Safety Institute
Advisor’s Guide to the FFA Student Manual
Unit A Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture
Lesson 1. Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting
Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain how to plan a meeting and develop the order of business.
2. Describe how to set up the meeting room.
3. Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting.

Lesson 2. Developing an Awareness for Your Community

Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Describe the meaning and importance of community service.
2. List and identify community service organizations.
3. Explain how FFA members can be involved with community
improvement and development.

Lesson 3. State FFA Degree

Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. List the requirements for the State FFA Degree.
2. Explain how a FFA member can obtain the State FFA Degree.

Unit B. Supervised Experience in Agriculture

Lesson 1: Careers in Outdoor Recreation
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Describe the opportunities in an outdoor recreation career.

Lesson 2. Determining the Benefits of an SAE

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain the importance of goals and career ladders.
2. Define supervised agricultural experience.
3. Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programs.

Lesson 3. Determining the Kinds of SAE

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain the difference between entrepreneurship and placement SAEs.
2. Describe research and experimentation SAEs and exploratory SAEs.
3. Explain the characteristics of a good SAE program and student responsibilities.

Lesson 4. Researching Possible SAE Programs

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Identify career interest areas in agriculture.
2. Identify skills needed for career success.
3. Explain opportunities for SAE programs.

Lesson 5. Planning Your SAE Program

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Identify the steps in planning an SAE Program.
2. Identify the parts of an annual SAE program plan.
3. Discuss the function of a training plan and /or agreement in an SAE program
 Lesson 6. Implementing SAE Programs
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of keeping records on an SAE program.
2. Explain the types of financial records needed to support achosen SAE program.
3. Identify standards to follow in keeping records on an SAE program.

Unit C: Outdoor Safety

Lesson 1: Hunter Education

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Describe hunting as a sport.
2. Explain the kinds of firearms used in hunting.
3. Discuss hunter responsibility.
4. Identify ways to hunt with good ethics.
5. Discuss state and federal regulated hunting procedures.
6. Identify gun laws.

Lesson 2: Fishing Education

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain sport fishing.
2. Discuss commercial fishing.
3. Discuss sport fishing regulations.
4. Describe sport fishing safety.
5. Identify common equipment used in recreational fishing.

Lesson 3: Boater Safety

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss safety regulations that apply to boating.
2. Discuss the use PFD.
3. Discuss PWC safety.
4. List and describe the parts of a boat.
5. Explain the use of lights and different buoys.

Lesson 4: ATV Safety

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss safety regulations that apply to ATV’s.
2. Discuss the proper equipment to wear when ridding an ATV.
3. Demonstrate the proper way to ride an ATV.

Lesson 5: Survival and Basic First Aid

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss Basic survival techniques.
2. Discuss basic first aid techniques.
3. Discuss the proper ways to start a fire.
4. List ways to prevent hypothermia.
Unit D: Outdoor Recreation Resources

Lesson 1: Recreation on Public Lands.

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss the recreational possibilities on public lands.
2. Explain the federal government’s main natural resource and recreational programs.
3. Explain how our public lands are misused and abused.
4. Discuss the National Park System.
5. Discuss the National Forest System.
6. Discuss the National Trail System.
7. Discuss the State and Local recreational systems

Unit E: Planning Parks for People

Lesson 1: Tools of the Trade

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss the role that soil, water, and vegetation play into park planning.
2. Discuss the types of programming that can be found in a park.
3. Discuss how to use design psychology to have a significant impact on visitors.
4. List and describe design psychology considerations.
5. Describe how landscaping plays to the overall design of the park.
6. Discuss what considerations should be taken for persons with disabilities in park planning

Lesson 2: Trails
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. List and describe the basics and standards of trail design.
2. Describe the following trails:
a. Hiking trails
b. Hike-n-Bike trails
c. Dirt Bike and ATV trails.
d. Interpretive Trails
e. Equine Trails
f. Trails for persons with disabilities
3. Discuss Trail Etiquette

Lesson 3: Day Use Areas

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. List and describe the types of day use areas found in a park.
2. Describe the role of visitor centers.
3. Describe the proper design for a picnic area.
4. Describe how to make a day use area handicap accessible

Lesson 4: Special Use Areas

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Describe the following special use areas:
a. Living history Complexes
b. Off-highway Vehicle Areas
c. Wrangler Camps
d. Group camps
2. Describe the importance of special use areas as they apply to park design.
3. Describe how to make special use areas handicap accessible.
 Lesson 5: Campgrounds
Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. List and describe the different types of campgrounds.
2. Discuss the proper way to design a camp ground.
3. Discuss things to consider when designing a campground.
4. Describe how to make campgrounds handicap accessible.

Lesson 6: Play Areas

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. List and describe the types of play areas.
2. List some basic considerations to think about when designing a play area.
3. Describe how to make play areas handicap accessible

Unit F: Additional Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Lesson 1: Examining Outdoor Recreational Enterprises

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss kinds of outdoor recreation.
2. Identify uses of natural resources.
3. Describe where outdoor recreation is found.

Lesson 2: Exploring the Role of Agritourism in Outdoor Recreation

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Discuss agritourism enterprises.
2. Identify specific agritourism businesses.

Unit G Developing Communication Skills

Lesson 1—Introduction to Communication
Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Define communication and explain its purpose.
2. Identify the components of the communication process.
3. Identify the five different levels of communication.
4. Explain the barriers of successful communication.
5. Explain the relationship between communication and leadership.

Lesson 2—Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain the steps in preparing a persuasive message.
2. Describe delivery techniques in a persuasive message.

Lesson 3—Using Communication Skills In Appropriate Situations

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Understand the role of communication skills in the workplace.
2. Understand how to present a problem to a supervisor.
3. Identify the techniques used in requesting information from a
supervisor.
4. Explain the role of written communication in an agribusiness.
Unit H Gaining Employment

Lesson 1—Developing Goals

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain the process of goal setting.
2. Describe the terms and types of goals.
3. Explain some aspects of effective goals.

Lesson 2—Finding a Job

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Describe information sources for job opportunities.
2. Develop a system to evaluate job openings.

Lesson 3—Applying for a Job

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain how to research a job opportunity.
2. Describe two methods of applying for a job.
3. Identify the common types of information requested on a job application
form..

Lesson 4—Writing a Résumé and Letter of Application

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the
following objectives:
1. Explain the purpose of a résumé.
2. List the main items that should be included in a résumé.
3. Describe the purpose of a letter of application and its primary elements.