ABSTRACT
In the Czech Republic, the lack of sport equipment for many years has led to the rapid development of sport and outdoor equipment production. New general educational programmes have given teachers the chance to prepare more creative activities and use different teaching methods. Many schools include in their outdoor programmes skiing courses, summer courses and water-touring courses on Czech rivers. General educational programmes for elementary and secondary schools include turistika activities, stays in nature, outdoor sports, which are taught during schools in nature, outdoor residential courses, school trips and regular physical education lessons. Outdoor educators in Czech continue to disseminate theoretical reflection on sustaining ‘education in nature’ traditions, such as turistika activities and summer camps, and remind students of inspiring historical references, but also reflect societal needs in educating physically active young and healthy people. Modern trends appearing after 1989 have introduced new outdoor activities into the Czech Republic.
