ABSTRACT

Adventure Education is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as rock climbing. Adventure Education: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the planning, delivery and evaluation of Adventure Education, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and delivery.

Written by a team of leading Adventure Educators who can draw upon an extensive experience base, the book explores the most important strategies for teaching, learning and implementation in Adventure Education. The book is fully illustrated throughout with real-world case studies and research surveying the key contemporary issues facing Adventure Education Practitioners. This includes essentials for the adventure educator such as risk management and tailoring activities to meet specific learning needs, as well as providing an insight into contemporary uses for adventure programmes. With outdoor and adventure activities being more popular than ever before, this book is essential reading for any student, teacher or practitioner looking to understand Adventure Education and develop their professional skills.

chapter Chapter Two|22 pages

Planning Adventure Education

Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail

chapter Chapter Three|17 pages

Risk Management

Philosophy and Practice

chapter Chapter Five|21 pages

Coaching In Adventure Education

chapter Chapter Six|21 pages

Evaluating Adventure Education Experiences

The Outside View

chapter Chapter Seven|20 pages

Evaluating Adventure Education Experiences

The Inside View

chapter Chapter Eight|20 pages

Adventure Education

Physical Exercise And Health

chapter Chapter Eleven|13 pages

Values In Adventure Education

Happy And Wise Through Hands-On Learning

chapter Chapter Twelve|17 pages

Inclusive Adventure Education

Better Opportunities For People With Disabilities

chapter Chapter Fourteen|2 pages

Conclusion