Maurice Phipps, Ph.D.
Professor of Health and Human Performance
Western Carolina University
Office: Reid 122
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 -10am or by appointment
Phone: 828-227-3844
Email: phipps@email.wcu.edu
Course Information
We recommend doing an extended expedition course through the Wilderness Education Association, the National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, Landmark Learning, or Base Camp Cullowhee. The curriculum content should cover the following:
1. Decision making and problem solving
2. Leadership
3. Expedition behavior and group dynamics
4. Environmental ethics
5. Basic camping skills
6. Nutrition and ration planning
7. Equipment and clothing selection and use
8. Weather
9. Health and sanitation
10. Travel techniques
11. Navigation
12. Safety and risk management
13. Wilderness emergency procedures
14. Natural and cultural history
15. Specialized Travel/adventure activity
16. Communication skills
17. Trip planning
18. Teaching, processing and transference.
The Wilderness Education Association Web site
NOLS
OB
Landmark Learning
Base Camp
Helpful Links:
Phipps Home Page
WCU Writing Center
Hunter Library
Career Services Office
