Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016

31. - Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational and fitness facilities; providing recreational, leisure and fitness services; and the study of human fitness.

31.06 - Outdoor education

This subseries comprises instructional program class 31.0601.

31.0601 - Outdoor education

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to work as an educator, instructor or facilitator in parks, recreational facilities, camps and other outdoor settings. These programs include courses in leadership skills, wilderness survival skills, first aid, group processes, counselling techniques, environmental studies and instruction in recreational activities such as rock climbing, ropes courses, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • outdoor education
  • outdoor recreation educator
  • outdoor recreation leadership

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • organizational leadership(52.0213)
  • outdoor recreation technician(31.0101)
  • sustainable outdoor recreation(03.0207)