Miami Recreation offers a variety of two credit hour academic courses each year through the department of Kinesiology and Health (KNH). Classes are a part of the Physical Activity and Life Skills (PALS) program, which include climbing, backpacking, canoeing, basketball officiating, volleyball officiating, horseback riding, broomball, skating, hockey, and group dynamics (EDL 195).
Please use the Course List site to see an up to date listing of courses or to register.
All starred (*) courses are program requirements for Outdoor Leadership Certificate Program offered through the Educational Leadership Department.
This course will focus on the essential skills and information that tandem canoeists need to travel safely and comfortably on the water by utilizing the ACA Introduction to Canoeing, Level 1 and Level 2 curriculum.
This course will focus on the essential skills and information that backpackers need to travel safely and comfortably in the backcountry.
This introductory course covers the terminology, equipment, technical and safety skills appropriate for the novice level climber.
This course is for students who have taken SLM 150.C and would like to expand their skills. Students will begin to learn about and practice lead climbing.
This course will focus on the essential skills and information that recreational kayakers need to travel safely and comfortably on the water by utilizing the American Canoe Association (ACA) Introduction to Kayaking, Level 1 curriculum.
For those students new to riding or getting back into the saddle.
For those students who have taken 150.E or have significant previous riding experience.
For those students who have completed 150.F or have received instructor permission
All starred (*) courses are program requirements for Outdoor Leadership Certificate Program offered through the Educational Leadership Department.
This course is an introduction to group facilitation and group management. This course is also an elective option under the Community Based Leadership Minor.
Through activities in class, students will actively explore concepts such as group development, communication, trust, leadership, and risk-taking. This is the course in common for the Outdoor Pursuit Living Learning Community.
Miami Recreation offers a variety of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) for first and second year students. The purpose of these communities are to enhance personal health and wellness with a tight knit community that works, learns, and plays together collaboratively using sport, recreation, and leadership as a bond.
First-year themes include Outdoor Pursuits, Sports and Recreation, Health and Wellness, and Leadership and Sport (second year).
Miami Recreation offers a variety of 1-3 credit hour internship experiences. These are tailored to the strengths and interests of the individual. The largest number of opportunities are in the fields of teaching, special events, and marketing.
For more information please contact Mike Arnos at 513-529-8179 or arnosmp@MiamiOH.edu.
The Miami Bound Program takes place before first-year move-in day and is designed to help students adjust to new surroundings and discover the extensive variety of health, sport, and recreation activities at Miami University. Students move in early and join full-time staff-led activities which are tailored to help forge strong friendships.
If you are a competitive rider interested in the team or an animal lover looking to get started in horses, Miami Bound Equestrian is for you. Incoming first-year students will have the time to ride and daily lessons with coaches. Become familiar with the Equestrian Center and other facilities on campus while meeting some of the returning team members prior to school starting. Explore the opportunities on campus for horse lovers and build relationships with other students sharing common interests.
$335 – Includes all housing and meals.
Calling all those with a spirit of adventure! Camp under the stars, create a tight-knit community of friends, and experience nature up close as we paddle, climb, or backpack around southwestern Ohio. Get Outside is for everyone, no matter your outdoor experience level.
$195 – Includes early move-in, camping, outdoor activity equipment, meals while camping, transportation, and staff.
Jen Siliko at 513-529-7510 or ryanjm@MiamiOH.edu
Join us for a week-long journey through a variety of sports, health, and recreation programs. We’ll help you identify recreational activities, resources, and staff at Miami and in the Oxford community. Choose a variety of small group activities to go along with combined, large group activities, and socials each night. Activity options include equestrian barn tour and ride, disc golf, hiking, golf scramble, fitness classes, team adventure race, facility tours, bowling, broomball, bumper ball soccer, and a variety of traditional and Olympic sports.
$335 – Includes evening socials, housing, transportation, and all activity costs. Students are responsible for covering the cost of food, most simply start their meal plans early.
Ruchelle Dunwoody at 513-529-1649 or dunwoor@MiamiOH.edu
Address: 750 S. Oak St
Oxford, OH 45056
Miami Recreation prides itself on its commitment to meeting the diverse recreational needs of its patrons. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, a wide range of programs and services, and outdoor adventure opportunities, Miami Recreation offers something for everyone. Miami Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and social aspects of community well-being.
