Descriptor
| Outdoor Leadership | 6 |
| Wilderness | 6 |
| Adventure Education | 3 |
| Outdoor Activities | 3 |
| Safety | 3 |
| Experiential Learning | 2 |
| Outdoor Education | 2 |
| Risk Management | 2 |
| Accident Prevention | 1 |
| Accidents | 1 |
| Accreditation (Institutions) | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Attarian, Aram | 1 |
| Galloway, Shane | 1 |
| Henderson, Karla A. | 1 |
| Lee, Johnny | 1 |
| Roberts, Nina S. | 1 |
| Ross, Janet | 1 |
| Thompson, Ken, Ed. | 1 |
| Weber, Holly, Ed. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Information Analyses | 6 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Collected Works - Serials | 1 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textLee, Johnny – 1997
The experiences found in adventure programs often parallel the archetypes depicted in mythological quests. Drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell, the stages and trials of adventure participants are compared to similar rites of passage and epic adventures experienced by heroes and heroines in epic literature and mythology. The basic pattern of…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Epics, Experiential Learning, Group Unity
Ross, Janet – 1997
This paper examines the long-term impact on public lands of human-powered adventure activities. These activities take individuals into federal- or state-owned wild areas to enjoy backpacking, hiking, camping, and a wide variety of sports. Trends in supply and demand for outdoor opportunities are explored. Factors influencing demand include growing…
Descriptors: Activism, Conservation (Environment), Educational Needs, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedGalloway, Shane – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2002
A review of research in cognitive and social psychology reveals the importance of situation assessment in the development of decision-making expertise. A naturalistic training model is presented for outdoor leaders that includes training for ill-structured problems, a heavy workload, time stress, and high stakes, as well as multiple players and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Cognitive Psychology, Crisis Management, Decision Making
Peer reviewedAttarian, Aram – Journal of Experiential Education, 2001
More people are participating in adventure programs than ever before. Consequently, the natural resources that support these activities are being compromised, resulting in greater restrictions on land and water use, and implementation of user fees. Trends towards artificial adventure environments, certification and accreditation, litigation and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adventure Education, Certification, Court Litigation
Henderson, Karla A.; Roberts, Nina S. – 1998
This paper reviews the research on women in the outdoors, 1978-97. Among the major findings are the following: women were underrepresented and underpaid in executive and management positions related to outdoor programs; women tended to lead outdoor groups differently than men; outdoor recreation patterns differed in that women were more likely to…
Descriptors: Empowerment, Females, Literature Reviews, Milieu Therapy
Weber, Holly, Ed.; Thompson, Ken, Ed. – Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, 1995
This document consists of the six issues of the "Wilderness Medicine Newsletter" issued during 1995. The newsletter addresses issues related to the treatment and prevention of medical emergencies in the wilderness. Issues typically include feature articles, interviews with doctors in the field of wilderness medicine, product reviews,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Camping, Diseases
