Full Description
Useful as a textbook for students studying recreation and leisure, this text also serves as a reference for outdoor recreation professionals. It outlines the concepts, history, development, and definitions of leadership in outdoor recreation, including the wide variety of outdoor activities and the settings in which outdoor recreation can take place. It includes step-by-step assignments and activities to help students focus their knowledge of the subject and develop their leadership skills. It also prepares students for the role of outdoor leader by outlining the essentials skills needed, including how to be an effective planner, communicator, decision maker, facilitator, and manage emergencies.
Contents
Part IBegins; Chapter 2: History of Outdoor Leadership; Chapter 3: Professional Development; Part II: Outdoor Leadership Theory; Chapter 4: Theories of Leadership; Chapter 5: Leadership in Practice; Chapter 6: Judgment and Decision Making; Chapter 7: Values and Ethics; Part III: Teaching and Facilitation; Chapter 8: Understanding Facilitation; Chapter 9: Facilitating Personal Development; Chapter 10: Facilitating Group Development; Chapter 11: Challenge Course Leadership; Chapter 12: Teaching Strategies; Part IV: Resource and Program Management; Chapter 13: Parks and Protected Areas Management; Chapter 14: Environmental Stewardship; Chapter 15: Program Management; Chapter 16: Safety and Risk Management; Chapter 17: Expedition Planning.
