Aimed at students in recreation, outdoor education and physical education courses, as well as guides and instructors working in outdoor settings. Examines the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programmes, reviews technical competencies that leaders should possess and provides safety and environmental guidelines they should follow. Provides a detailed look at the organisational and instructional skills an outdoor adventure leader should develop. Covers problem solving, decision making and the professional ethics associated with the role. Discusses the key future trends and issues associated with outdoor adventure programmes.
- ISBN10 0873226372
- ISBN13 9780873226370
- Publish Date 31 August 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
- Imprint Human Kinetics
- Format Paperback
- Pages 317
- Language English