BA Physical Education K-12

OverviewYou will develop leadership and facilitation skills in wilderness environments. Building a connection with the natural environment and becoming comfortable in outdoor settings will assist your growth as an outdoor educator and wilderness leader.Through a series of experiential education course work and specific skills-based courses, you will develop and build your educational and leadership abilities through backpacking, climbing, skiing, ropes courses, and more. You will enjoy many opportunities to explore your skill sets in a safe and supportive learning environment while developing a stronger, more self-reliant approach to leading groups and teaching in a variety of atmospheres including the wilderness.Experiential education, civic engagement, and a strong connection to nature are embedded intuitively in this program. We are passionate about preserving the natural environment through outdoor education opportunities. New England College is committed to these principles, and in the Outdoor Education program, you will lead by example. Program Details Live What You Learn Outdoor Education is a trailblazer in hands-on, experiential education at NEC. Outdoor experience and leadership are taught in a supportive environment where trying new things, stepping outside your comfort zone, and exploring possibilities are encouraged and nurtured. You will become more confident in your judgment and decision-making skills and grow as a trusted, self-assured leader and educator.Wilderness Trips: Build your wilderness leadership and outdoor education skills during three- to 10-day wilderness immersion trips in backcountry environments, such as Gaspésie National Park in Canada, Zion National Park in Utah, or leading a first-year wilderness pre-orientation program. Lead middle and high school students, adults, and your peers on wilderness adventures.Ropes Course: Engage in intensive group projects like building ropes course elements on NEC’s Adventure Bound Ropes Course; designing school programs on the course; and teaching middle and high school students, adults, and your peers on the College’s course.Mock Rescues: Participate in Wilderness First Responder mock rescues, including winter rescues in cooperation with local public service personnel and volunteers. Career Opportunities Outdoor EducatorOutdoor Education Program DirectorCamp Director/Program Director/CounselorEnvironmental Instructor/EducatorRecreation DirectorGuide ServicesAdventure TherapyRopes Course Leader/Builder/TrainerRopes Course FacilitatorNature’s Classroom TeacherExperiential Outdoor Coordinator Students who earn their degree in Outdoor Education can also go on to earn a Master of Education or Master of Leadership degree. The teamwork, support, and comradeship I see in my classes is amazing. I watch students become confident, open, and accepting. I want them confront weaknesses and overcome obstacles. Raelyn Viti, Associate Professor Outdoor Education Faculty Viti, Raelyn Professor, Outdoor Education Phone: 603.428.2468Email: rviti@nec.eduAwards, Expertise, Memberships, Presentations, and Recent PublicationsAwards:Campus Compact for New Hampshire President’s Good Steward Award, 2020National Ski Patrol—Outstanding First-year Patroller, 2013–2104U.S. Army Honorable Discharge, 2001U.S. Army Certificate of Achievement, 1995 Expertise:Experiential Education practices in traditional and nontraditional classroomsOutdoor Education curriculum designRisk management in the outdoors and recreational environmentsSelf-efficacy enhancement in children to adultsUniversal design and inclusion in all classroom environmentsLeadership developmentWorking with special needs populations, such as students with reading and language disorders, autism spectrum, and moreWilderness medicine Memberships, Certifications, and Professional Development:Association for Experiential Education (AEE), member since 2005National Ski Patrol, member since 2013Outdoor Emergency Care, certified since 2013NREMT, licensed 2000–2016WEMT, certified 2000–2016WFR, certified 1998–presentWilderness Education Association, 2017–presentNational Outdoor Leadership School Risk Management Conference 2018AEE Regional Conference 2013–presentWEA member 2017–present Presentations:“Shuttered in Quicksand: How Politics and Climate Change can impact your itinerary development, trip planning, and trip execution,” WRMC International Conference (virtual), 2020“Supporting student engagement, lesson intentionality, conceptuality, and ownership while not freaking out: The art of stepping back,” AEE Northeast Regional Conference, 2018“There’s TEAM in AssEssMenT.” 2nd Annual Assessment Conference at New England College, 2018“Assessment Encompasses Student involvement,” 1st Annual Assessment Conference at New England College, 2017“Psychological Effects of Preorientation Wilderness Programs for first-year students entering four-year institutions,” AEE Northeast Regional Conference, 2014 Recent Publications:“A how to: The experiential education handbook,” DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2793.6488, 2015“The Psychological effects of preorientation wilderness programs in first-year students entering four-your institutions,” DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2531.5047, 2013 Educational BackgroundPhD, in Experiential Education, Walden UniversityOrton-Gillingham Tutor Levels 1 and 2, The Carroll School: Garside Institute for Teacher TrainingMEd in Moderate Special Needs, Lesley UniversityWilderness EMT, NREMT, Stonehearth Open Learning OpportunitiesNOLS India Mountaineering, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)BS in Biology and Outdoor Recreation, Plymouth State CollegeResearch InterestsSelf-efficacy in the learning environmentOutdoor programming and self-efficacyUsing wilderness to overcome traumaTeaching K–12 content in non-traditional classroomsBioDr. Raelyn Viti is an experiential educator with significant classroom and backcountry experiences, teaching people young and old about leadership, behavior, engagement with nature, and more. Bringing the practice of experiential education into traditional classrooms has shaped her approach to a career in education. Her passion is working in educational environments that embody a holistic approach to supporting all learners in their emotional enhancement and future endeavors.Dr. Viti came to NEC in 2008 and since has developed the Outdoor Education curriculum, supporting and achieving accreditation of the program by the Association of Experiential Education (AEE) in 2019. Dr. Viti has also achieved a partnership with PureLife Adventure in Costa Rica supporting students in attaining college credit while taking time to work on personal well-being.Dr. Viti has also Directed Adventure Races to support local charities and community programs. She also spends time training and teaching camp staff throughout the New England region in ropes course facilitation and wilderness medicine. Dr. Viti is a veteran of the U.S. Army and spends her winters as a volunteer member of Pats Peak Ski Patrol. Degree Requirements Outdoor Education, B.A. Download Course Requirements Requirements Outdoor Education Courses (minimum 46 credits) OE 1000 (ED 1000) – Introduction to Education OE 2430 – Wilderness First Responder OE 2800 – Theory of Outdoor Education and Ropes Course Management OE 3710 – Experiential Education: Creating Intentional Learning Experiences OE 3870 – Outdoor Adventure Operations and Management OE 4610 – Capstone Experience: Leading Trips and Career Exploration Select one from the following: KI 3190 – Adapted Physical Activity OE 3290 (PS 3290) – Adventure Therapy SM 4710 (KI 4710) – Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation Select one from the following: OE 4910 – Internship in Outdoor Education OE 4920 – Practicum in Outdoor Education Select one Education course: ED 1020 – Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment ED 1030 – Introduction to the K-12 Exceptional Learner Select one Education course: ED 2040 – Mental Health and Wellness for Educators and Students ED 3410 – Learning the Art of Classroom Management Select one Environmental Science Course: ES 1110 – Environmental Science: A Global Concern ES 2070 (BI 2070) – New England Natural History Skill Based OE Courses Choose 4 skills-based courses from the list below. OE 1200 – Topics OE 1220 – Hiking/Backpacking in the White Mountains OE 1230 – Meal and Menu Planning OE 1240 – Rock Climbing OE 1245 – Advanced Rock Climbing OE 1260 – Orienteering OE 1270 – Canoeing/Kayaking OE 1290 – Mountain Biking OE 1300 – Topics OE 1310 – Winter Camping OE 1320 – Winter Backpacking/mountaineering OE 1340 – XC?Skiing/Snowshoeing OE 1350 – Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding OE 1360 – Ice Climbing OE 1370 – Avalanche Awareness OE 1400 – Wilderness First Aid/ Wilderness First Responder Recertification Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor’s Degree LAS 1000 – Bridges to Learning WR 1010 – Composition or approved LAS Writing Course. MT 1100 – Quantitative Reasoning (MT courses numbered higher than 1100 are acceptable) LAS 1 (LAS 1110) – The Natural Environment – Understanding Our Place in the Natural World LAS 2 (LAS 1120) – The Civic Environment – Democratic Values LAS 3 (LAS 2110) – Creative Arts LAS 4 (LAS 2120) – Social Sciences LAS 5 (LAS 2130) – Natural and Biological Sciences LAS 6 (LAS 2140) – Humanities LAS 7 (LAS 3110) – Global Perspectives LAS Elective Credits: 4 (One additional course that meets any LAS requirement or combination of two 2-credit approved electives.) Electives Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree. 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