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Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice will help you •develop eight core competencies that are based on professional standards and are the foundation of successful outdoor leadership, •understand how to transform theory into practice through a framework that includes real-life chapter-opening stories and learning activities to help build leadership competencies, and •develop and demonstrate leadership competencies by creating a professional development portfolio that documents successful leadership experiences. Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice is the foundational course text and professional reference for learning and developing outdoor leadership competencies. The authors, experienced outdoor leadership instructors who have worked in a variety of outdoor settings, outline the steps to mastering eight core competencies that not only help you develop leadership abilities but also help you meet current professional standards: •Foundational knowledge •Self-awareness and professional conduct •Decision making and judgment •Teaching and facilitation •Environmental stewardship •Program management •Safety and risk management •Technical ability The book covers these competencies in a real-world context. Chapter-opening stories provide a framework for the chapter content, and learning activities and numerous examples from North America help you apply that theory and master each competency. In addition, you'll be guided through a series of activities in developing and showcasing leadership abilities through a culminating professional development portfolio. Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice provides the foundational knowledge required of successful outdoor leaders. Part I discusses the concepts, history, and evolution of outdoor leadership, including the diverse natural and cultural outdoor settings in which leaders work. Part II covers the components of leadership theory with chapters focusing on personal development, group dynamics, facilitation of outdoor pursuits and interpretation, and judgment and decision making. There is also a chapter on values and ethics, which includes discussion of professionalism and moral development. Part III explores teaching and facilitation with discussions on behavior and development, group development, challenge course leadership, and experiential education. Part IV explores resource and program management with discussions on parks and protected areas, environmental stewardship, program design, safety and risk management, and expedition planning. Through its learning activities, its numerous practical examples, and its step-by-step portfolio development, Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice will help you improve your abilities as an outdoor leader.

Buitenactiviteiten. --- Leidinggeven. --- Outdoor recreation. --- Recreation leadership.

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If you're looking for a book that will improve your knowledge and technical instruction skills in land, water, and snow and ice sports and activities, this is it! Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide is an all-in-one resource, based on current methods, that will guide you in becoming a skilled adventure instructor in the classroom and in the field. This book includes •comprehensive units with lesson plans for 12 popular outdoor adventure activities; •7 to 15 progressive, pedagogically sound lesson plans for each unit, featuring foundational teaching methods, experiential learning activities, and assessment strategies for adventure technical skills; •a CD-ROM with printable lesson plans and supporting materials for each unit that make it easy to print only what you will need in the field; and •an overview of the teaching process as it relates to adventure-based activities, including discussions of adventure education theory, learning styles, experiential learning and teaching, and outdoor teaching tips and considerations. Edited by nationally known outdoor adventure educators, this book allows you to tap into the knowledge and expertise of skilled instructors who present progressive technical skills for these activities: •Backpacking •Canoeing •Caving •Ice climbing •Mountain biking •Mountaineering •Nordic skiing •Rafting •Rock climbing •Sea kayaking •Snowshoeing •Whitewater kayaking Throughout the guide, the expert instructors share insights, best practices, and field-tested lesson plans that help you teach essential skills to new outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. Lesson plans include a topic overview, equipment information, basic skill instruction, Leave No Trace practices, and safety considerations. You'll also find outcomes and assessment protocols for each lesson as well as information on modifying some of the activities to include people with disabilities. The format of the lessons provides you with the flexibility to select and use the plans and assessment strategies appropriate for your group's ages, ability levels, time constraints, and settings. Both a classroom and field-friendly guide, Technical Skills for Adventure Programming: A Curriculum Guide supports common practices and standards of the Wilderness Education Association, Outward Bound, Leave No Trace, the American Mountain Guide Association, the American Canoe Association, and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. And it will prepare those with experience to confidently teach a dozen popular land-based, water-based, and winter activities.

Buitenactiviteiten. --- Buitensporten. --- Didactiek. --- Experiential learning --- Outdoor education --- Outdoor recreation --- Recreation leaders --- Study and teaching --- Study and teaching --- Study and teaching --- Training of

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Als je een buitensport-GPS koopt, zou je denken dat die even eenvoudig werkt als een auto-GPS. Niets is minder waar. Omdat deze GPS geschikt is om te werken met diverse kaarten en voor verschillende toepassingen, zijn er heel wat instellingen mogelijk. En elke instelling heeft een gevolg voor je navigatie. En dat is nu net de kunst om goed te werken met een buitensport-GPS. Als je de instellingen goed onder de knie hebt, begrijp je de werking van het toestel. En al snel zal je het niet meer kunnen missen. Het plannen van een digitale buitensport-activiteit is een samengaan van hardware (GPS en PC) en software (BaseCamp en digitale kaarten). Dit boek is uniek in zijn soort, omdat het al deze aspecten samenbrengt. Het leert je hoe de dingen stap-voor-stap aan te pakken. Hoe werkt een GPS ? Welke GPS koop je bij voorkeur? Wat met de batterijen ? Hoe werkt de software ? Er bestaan 9 manieren om te navigeren. Welke methode gebruik ik best voor mijn activiteit ? Welke instellingen zijn optimaal ? Welke kaarten moet ik aanschaffen ? Hoe kan ik mijn activiteit vooraf en achteraf analyseren ? Er zijn aparte hoofdstukken voorzien over het geocachen en over de Edge800, omdat deze toch wel anders functioneren. Honderden illustraties, tips, stappenplannen, weetjes en randinformatie moeten je op weg helpen om het beste uit je GPS te halen. Verstaanbaar uitgelegd voor beginners, maar ook voer voor gevorderden ! Toestellen: eTrex GPSMAP60 GPSMAP62 Colorado Oregon Dakota Montana eTrex 20-30 Edge 800 met BaseCamp- (en andere) software. Buitensporten: recreatief wandelen, bergwandelen (hiken), recreatief fietsen, wielrennen, mountainbiken, kanovaren, kayakken, pleziervaart, ballonvaren, parapente, motorrijden, 4x4, skiën en langlaufen, ... Ook met vergelijkende koopgids, wanneer je nog een toestel wenst aan te schaffen.

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