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Rademacher, Craig, Ed.; Watters, Ron, Ed. – 1992
This proceedings includes 16 papers presented at the 1991 International Conference on Outdoor Recreation (Moscow, Idaho). The papers are: (1) "Special Populations Outdoor Pursuits: Tapping the Ability in Disability" (Allen Adler); (2) "An Investigation of the Ecological and Social Impacts Caused by Rock Climbers" (Aram…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Conservation (Environment), Disabilities, Equipment
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
Green, Paul – 1982
The handbook is intended for three leadership groups: leaders of land-based trips in the Pacific Northwest with youth or adults for an agency such as a city recreation department, experienced leaders, and leaders conducting high-adventure programs for juvenile delinquents. The handbook contains current information regarding: (1) trip planning and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, Delinquency, Equipment
Loeffler, T. A. – 1996
Sexual harassment can be devastating and have tremendous impact on the emotional well-being, physical health, and vocational success of those who experience it. It is especially important for outdoor education program staff to proactively address sexual harassment because these programs often take place in remote locations that may make escape…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Definitions, Experiential Learning, Females
Gass, Michael, Ed. – 1998
In response to the growth and diversification of adventure programming, the Association for Experiential Education developed an accreditation process that addresses both the fluid nature of adventure programming and the need for specificity in standards. This book describes exemplary administrative practices and policies of accredited adventure…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrative Policy, Administrative Principles, Adventure Education
Couture, Roger T. – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2001
Laurentian University (Ontario) offers a 4-year holistic outdoor adventure leadership program that promotes personal growth, develops leadership skills, and trains individuals to be safety-minded in various outdoor settings. A strong environmental ethic is promoted through courses in biology and Canadian Native culture. Practicums, internships,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, College Programs, Environmental Education
National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY. – 1995
This teaching guide provides basic information on training outdoor leaders for a wilderness course at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Lander, Wyoming. The first chapter, "Teaching at NOLS," overviews teaching fundamentals and describes teaching techniques such as the use of demonstrations, modeling, formal classes,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Course Content, Educational Objectives
Smith, Paul; Baker, C. Woodson – 1980
Focusing on the Outdoor Leader Basic Training Program, a major component of the Wilderness Encounter Training and Certification Project developed in Virginia to serve adjudicated youth, this document outlines the Leadership Certification process for Wilderness Encounter Programs. First is an overview of wilderness programing and the need for a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, Course Objectives, Delinquency Prevention
Phipps, Maurice, Ed.; Hayashi, Aya, Ed. – Online Submission, 2005
This document presents the proceedings of the Wilderness Education Association's 2005 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership. Following a brief history of the Wilderness Education Association (WEA), 21 conference papers are presented. Topics of the conference papers include: wilderness education curriculum, programs, history, environmental…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Adjustment (to Environment), Navigation, Anxiety
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