Mountainbike Professional Certificate I

Program Description

The Mountainbike Professional certification integrates interpretive guide skills, Wilderness First Responder training and natural resource management with bike handling and mechanic skills. The student will spend time in both the classroom and on a variety of trail systems honing group management and bike-specific coaching skills for a career in the growing fields of mountain bike guiding, instruction and sustainable trail development.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL*3 credits

MATH/APPM/LSCI

*3 credits
UNST1 credits

*Math 1000 Problem Solving recommended

*COMM 1030 Interpersonal Communication recommended

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENR 2150NAI Certified Interpretive Guide

3 credits

HLED 2010Wilderness First Responder

4 credits

OEAC 1288Mountain Biking

1 credits

OEAC 1380Outdoor Multisport

1 - 3 credits

ORTM 1100Bicycle Mechanic

3 credits

ORTM 2100Mountain Bike Skills Instructor 1

2 credits

ORTM 2410Outdoor Leadership

3 credits

Students choose a minimum of 4 credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ORTM 2470Outdoor Education Practicum

4 credits

OEAC 2031Combined Expeditions:

1 - 5 credits

Total Credit Hours: 30