Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming - 2nd Edition
Product Description
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming - 2nd Edition
- SHK01474
<html> <head> </head> <body><p><i>Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Second Edition,</i> will help students </p><p><br />-understand the key elements of effective leadership in both theory and practice,</p><p>-learn important leadership skills through real-world applications, and</p><p>-explore new trends in adventure programming. </p><p><br /><i>Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Second Edition,</i> explains how the key elements of leadership work in theory and practice, and it helps train the next generation of adventure leaders—training that is paramount to developing the field. </p><p>Through this text, readers will enhance their understanding of this rapidly growing profession. Renowned authors Simon Priest and Michael Gass provide in-depth descriptions and real-world applications of the technical, organizational, instructional, and facilitative skills that are essential to adventure leadership. The authors also identify what they call the metaskills that superior leaders use to combine the other essential skills seamlessly and effectively. </p><p>The authors provide fully updated content and references, including new information on legal liability, risk management skills, and future research trends in adventure programming. They also do the following:</p><p><br />-Examine the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programming</p><p>-Provide safety and environmental guidelines that leaders should follow</p><p>-Describe the organizational, instructional, and facilitation skills that outdoor adventure leaders should possess</p><p>-Identify the importance of flexible leadership style, problem-solving and decision-making skills, experience-based judgment, effective communication, and ethical behaviors</p><p>The first edition of this book set new levels of excellence in leadership in adventure programming. The second edition preserves the comprehensive and classic nature of the original while raising the standard for the field in the 21st century. The authors' skillful approach to integrating all aspects of effective outdoor adventure leadership makes this book an ideal text for adventure leadership and programming courses and an outstanding reference for practicing professionals.</p></body> </html>
Technical Specifications
You might also like
The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book: Traveling & camping skills for a wilderness environment (Allen & Mike's Series)
Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies
Adventure Programming
The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide: The Classic Handbook, Revised and Updated
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
Experience And Education
God of Adventure: Exploring How God Teaches Through Adventure and Calls Us to Do the Same
Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book, Revised and Even Better!: Traveling & Camping Skills For A Winter Environment (Allen & Mike's Series)