Physical Education Outdoor Education Minor

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The Physical Education Outdoor Education (PEOE) Minor is designed for any educationally focused student at UMD that would like to augment their major experience with a splash of approaches and methods from the worlds of outdoor and adventure education. Whether you’re in Biology, Elementary or Secondary Education, Special Education, Teaching Sciences, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, or another major of your choice, PEOE is an exciting option! 

PEOE Minor Class List

Needs 7 courses (17 credits)
Select from:

  • ENED 1201 Outdoor Skills I (2 cr)
  • ENED 1202 Outdoor Skills II  (2 cr)
  • ENED 4163 Outdoor Education Methods (3 cr)
  • ENED 4410 Ropes Course Management (3 cr)
  • ENED 3309 & ENED 3310 Outdoor Leadership (3 cr)
  • PETE 3505 Teaching Outdoor Skills I (Pre-req = ENED 1201) (2 cr)
  • PETE 3507 Teaching Outdoor Skills I (Pre-req = ENED 1202) (2 cr)

Electives (3 credits)

  • PE 1500 Cross Country Skiing (1 cr)
  • PE 1507 Intro to River Kayaking (1 cr)
  • PE 1508 Flat Water Canoeing (1 cr)
  • PE 1511 Sea Kayaking (1 cr)
  • PE 1512 Fishing Skills (1 cr)
  • PE 1530 Rock Climbing (1 cr)
  • PE 1531 Intermediate Rock Climbing (1 cr)