University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT) 
    
    May 01, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)

Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Minor


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The Outdoor Adventure and Leadership (ODAL) Minor in the Kinesiology Department in the School of Public Health offers students curriculum in outdoor leadership, recreation, and stewardship that positions graduates for careers in the growing outdoor education and recreation economy. Courses include a range of field experiences and leadership opportunities in the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, and Lake Tahoe Region.  

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will be able to:

  • apply the technical, environmental, and interpersonal/intrapersonal skills necessary while leading a group in nature and evaluating appropriate safety.
  • apply and evaluate the facilitation and problem-solving skills to engage themselves and others in nature.
  • apply decision making and professional ethics necessary to engage themselves and others in nature.

Contact Information


Andy Rost
arost@unr.edu
(775) 682-5127

University of Nevada, Reno
School of Public Health 
Department of Kinesiology​

I. Program Requirements (20 units)


Students majoring in another field may complete a minor in Outdoor Adventure Leadership (ODAL).

Minor upper division units 9

Minor residency requirements 6 upper division units in the minor at UNR

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