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OUTDOOR AND Parks, Recreation, and Tourism RECREATION Taylor Ayres November 18, 2016 STUDIES

OUTDOOR AND Parks, Recreation, and Tourism RECREATION Taylor Ayres November 18, 2016 STUDIES

Why Outdoor Recreation Studies at the U? Photo by Taylor Ayres

Why Outdoor Recreation Studies at the U? Photo by Taylor Ayres

Some potential opportunities within the Outdoor Recreation Studies emphasis, according to the PRT overview

Some potential opportunities within the Outdoor Recreation Studies emphasis, according to the PRT overview page ■ Outdoor leadership ■ Visitor use management in parks and protected areas ■ Environmental interpretation and communication ■ Pedagogical approaches for outdoor settings ■ Outdoor technical skills ■ Advocacy of outdoor recreational opportunities ■ Group management and facilitation

Course Work Some of the core courses in PRT include classes like management in

Course Work Some of the core courses in PRT include classes like management in PRT, Experience in Service and Marketing, Computer Applications in PRT, and Financial Management in PRT, which are all classes that you teach you important skills that can be applied in many areas of life. Some other courses that will be included in the curriculum included classes like Adventure and Outdoor Programming, Parks and Community Relations, and a U-

U-Explore classes are both required and a great way to obtain elective hours. There

U-Explore classes are both required and a great way to obtain elective hours. There are many options to gain credit while learning new skills and making new friends with similar interest to Photo by Taylor Ayres

Utah is the opportune place for outdoor recreation ■ ■ ■ ■ Hiking Backpacking

Utah is the opportune place for outdoor recreation ■ ■ ■ ■ Hiking Backpacking camping Rafting Boating Canyoneering Fishing Skiing/Snowboarding

State Parks Utah Is full of many State Parks, making it the perfect place

State Parks Utah Is full of many State Parks, making it the perfect place to pursue a career in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. http: //stateparks. utah. gov/ To name a few of the many beautiful state parks in Utah… § § Antelope Island Deer Creek Escalante Petrified Forest Great Salt Lake

Even more reasons Utah is the perfect state to live in and love National

Even more reasons Utah is the perfect state to live in and love National Parks • Arches • Bryce Canyon • Canyonlands • Zion • Capital Reef https: //utah. com/nati onal-parks Photo by Taylor

Not to mention, getting outdoors is good for your health! According to Southern University,

Not to mention, getting outdoors is good for your health! According to Southern University, spending time in nature is beneficial to your wellbeing. It is related to decreased levels of depression and mental illness, anxiety, and higher self esteem. Getting out gives you more physical exercise, combined with vitamin D help you to be a happier person, all the way around. Not only will you be more cheerful. , the great outdoors has been proven to help some people focus better and heal faster. What more could you ask for?

Credits http: //health. utah. edu/health-kinesiologyrecreation/degrees/undergraduat e/outdoor-recreation-studies/ http: //www. utah. gov/visiting/sports. html https: //www. southuniversity.

Credits http: //health. utah. edu/health-kinesiologyrecreation/degrees/undergraduat e/outdoor-recreation-studies/ http: //www. utah. gov/visiting/sports. html https: //www. southuniversity. edu/whoweare/n ewsroom/blog/spending-time-in-nature-foryour-health-how-outdoor-activities-improvewellbeing-102984 Photo by Taylor Ayres