Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, BHPE

The Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership major will contribute to Alberta’s social and economic health. The support of the health and wellness of Albertans will occur by generating competent, knowledgeable and enthusiastic facilitators of contact with our natural world. Graduates will have skills and knowledge in tourism, business, sociocultural heritage, and outdoor leadership that will allow them to contribute to the vast tourism sector in Alberta. These graduates will be especially prepared to provide leadership and strong contributions to the growing eco and adventure tourism sectors.

All BHPE - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership major students must complete the following courses in order to complete the BHPE core and major specific degree requirements:

BHPE Core Requirements (9 courses)

Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership Major Requirements (18 courses)

Pick four of seven courses

Note

* HPED 3270 consists of a 10 day expedition in early May or late August. Students will be responsible for personal subsistence costs associated with HPED 3270 . For more details, consult an Academic Advisor in the Department of Health and Physical Education.

General Education

In addition to the above list Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership students require 12 General Education courses and four electives. For details on the nature and structure of General Education visit: mtroyal.ca/gened/courses.

For incoming students in the BHPE program, it is important to seek clarification of these requirements and up-to-date registration information through an Academic Advisor in the Department of Health and Physical Education.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

Students must complete and provide proof of completion of the following graduation requirements:

A self-directed outdoor expedition, approved by the department;
Current 40hr Wilderness First Aid;
An advanced certificate related to the ecotourism and outdoor leadership field, approved by the department.