Courses
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Cannabis and the Workplace
Gain an understanding of the effects of cannabis on the workplace, and identify methods for dealing with these effects.
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Creating a Workplace Wellness Program
Promote workplace health by fostering an environment where workers can improve their conditioning and live a fitter lifestyle.
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Curso Educativo para Navegantes del Santuario Marino Nacional de los Cayos de Florida
A medida que usted avance en este curso, aprenderá a apreciar este ambiente especial y las reglas que tenemos para protegerlo. También se enterará de las muchas maneras en las que usted genera un impacto en los Cayos y en sus recursos naturales. El tomar este curso y utilizar los recursos que aquí se proveen lo convertirá en un navegante más responsable y seguro.
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Environmental Health & Public Lands
In this course, you will develop an understanding of how the health of the environment directly affects human health. We will discuss issues related to the contamination of public lands and the importance of regulating chemicals. We will also explore how environmental health is directly influenced by legal actions.
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Everglades Boater Education Program
The Everglades Boater Education Program consists of the course, assessment, and receipt of the park boating certificate and is intended to prepare boaters for their experience in Everglades National Park. The boat operator must have the Certificate when boating in the park.
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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Boater Education
Gain an appreciation of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s special resources and the important rules that protect both the resources and boaters in the Keys.
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Foundations of Accessibility Certificate Program
Establish a strong foundation in the physical and programmatic components of accessibility compliance. This certificate program explores disability and accessibility as a social construct and provides knowledge in disability awareness concepts, program access, universal design, and guidelines and standards for accessible design.
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Foundations of Accessible Recreation: Program Access
This course is designed for students and professionals who are interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for providing accessible programs, services, and activities within federal, state, and local recreation agencies.
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Foundations of Human Health and Natural Environments
This course will help you gain an understanding of the different movements in the history of parks, human health and natural environments. It will also provide you the tools to develop personal definitions for the terms “human health” and “natural environments.”
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Green Heritage Amenities and contributions to society: Review of scientific evidences and shared values to cultivate green spaces
Plant & City is the French national center for research and experiments on green spaces and urban landscaping. Established as an association (nonprofit organization), it currently has more than 500 members (local authorities, landscaping firms, design offices, research and training establishments, etc.). Learn MoreFree -
Human Health and Natural Environments Certificate
Explore the role(s) that the parks and recreation profession can have in making connections between the natural world and human health through this self-paced certificate program.
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Innovations & Applications in Human Health & Natural Environments
In this course, you will explore the many ways in which individuals have creatively engaged with the natural environment to improve individual and community health.
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Interpretation on the Move
Explore guided interpretive programs, which can take many forms: walks, hikes, house tours, canoe trips, bus tours, cave tours, just to name a few.
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Introduction to the Human Health and Natural Environments Series
In this course you will explore the core concepts covered in the seven courses in the Human Health and Natural Environments series.
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Linking Parks to Pedestrian Networks: Making Connections by Integrating Trails and Amenities
This webcast describes how to establish a network of regional trails and greenways to connect cities, centers, parks, natural areas, and neighborhoods in your area. Learn MoreFree -
Making the Case for Nature & Health: Theoretical Arguments
Making the Case for Nature & Health: Theoretical Arguments is geared towards park and recreation professionals and students in park, recreation, public health, and related disciplines. No prior knowledge is required to take this course. This course is recommended to be completed fourth in this series.
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Managing Special Provisions in Wilderness: Insects and Disease
Learn about relevant considerations for managing insects and disease in wilderness.
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Managing Special Provisions in Wilderness: Wildlife
The Wilderness Act of 1964 states: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the several States with respect to wildlife and fish in the national forests." This course examines the meaning of this simple sentence and places it in the context of the Wilderness Act as a whole. Learn MoreFree -
Managing Wildlands and Wild Spaces Certificate
In this certificate you will learn the basic steps for decision making and management that are applied to federal wilderness areas, and how they can be interpreted and implemented on other, non-federal protected areas. These wildlands can benefit from the same systems and strategies the US government uses to identify the wilderness characteristics, develop plans for stewardship, manage visitor usage, and protect the natural resources.
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National Monuments and Conservation Areas Course of Study
This course of study explores the management of national monuments and conservation areas on Bureau of Land Management-managed land. Learn MoreFree -
Natural Environments’ Health-Promoting Attributes
This course will allow you to gain an understanding of the different environmental attributes that affect human health. It will also discuss how our personal perceptions of the environment influence our behaviors and interactions with nature.
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Programa de educación para navegantes en el Everglades National Park
El programa tiene tres componentes: el curso, la evaluación, y el certificado de navegación, y es obligatorio para toda persona que opere un bote a motor dentro del Everglades National Park. Learn MoreFree -
Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Certificate
Promote understanding of your agency’s vital contribution to community health and wellness. This comprehensive program incorporates place-based assignments and five online courses including the Public Health & YOU courses developed in partnership with the Indiana University School of Public Health. Learn More$410.00 -
Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Course Collection
Promote understanding of your agency’s vital contribution to community health and wellness. This course collection includes five online courses including the Public Health & YOU courses developed in partnership with the Indiana University School of Public Health. Learn MoreFree -
Recreational Sports Communications and Promotions
In this course you will learn about why it is important to effectively communicate and how to communicate with participants and other stakeholders to provide information and promote your recreational sports leagues and tournaments.
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Recreational Sports Facility Management
In this course, you will learn the basics of facility management including selecting, preparing, and maintaining playing fields, courts, and other facilities for recreational sports use.
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Recreational Sports League and Tournament Design and Scheduling
Learn about the basic elements of designing and scheduling sports leagues and various types of tournaments.
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Safety, Health, and Risk Management Considerations in Recreational Sports
In this course, you will learn about safety and health considerations on recreational sports, methods for mitigating and responding to potential problems, and strategies for reducing your agency's exposure to liability.
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Science & Public Lands
In this course you will develop an appreciation for the use of science in understanding the complex relationship between human health and natural environments. Topics include the scientific method, best practices for interpreting scientific reports, and identifying possible sources of bias.
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Sense of Place & Environmental Education
In this course, you will explore the concept of sense of place and how it can be used to understand the relationship between human beings and our natural environments. You will also discuss environmental education and its importance in human health outcomes.
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Special Use Permitting for Park and Recreation Agencies
This course will help you better understand special use permits and the roles and responsibilities of event monitors.
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Tournament Design in Park and Recreation
A well-organized tournament is the result of good planning. In this course, you will learn the most important aspects of tournament planning to keep in mind as you consider your activities and facilities. Learn MoreRegular Price: $72.00
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Universal Design in Park and Recreation Environments
This course is designed for park and public agency employees who are interested in providing Universally Designed programs and facilities for patrons with disabilities. Learn More$72.00 -
Yellowstone Snowmobile Education Certificate
Learn the rules and procedures for operating a snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park. Once you have a permit, you must also complete this course and be operating a 'Best Available Technology' snowmobile to be allowed into the park. Learn MoreFree
