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Aimed at students in recreation, outdoor education and physical education courses, as well as guides and instructors working in outdoor settings. Examines the historical and philosophical foundations of adventure programmes, reviews technical competencies that leaders should possess and provides safety and environmental guidelines they should follow. Provides a detailed look at the organisational and instructional skills an outdoor adventure leader should develop. Covers problem solving, decision making and the professional ethics associated with the role. Discusses the key future trends and issues associated with outdoor adventure programmes.
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Simon Priest currently holds professorships at management institutes and universities in several countries. He is the chief executive of teamworks.com, advising corporations as they develop teambuilding initiatives. He has authored over a dozen books and more than a hundred articles relating to teambuilding and leadership. His presentations on virtual teamwork and global leaders have been featured at conferences around the world. Michael Gass is a professor and co-ordinator of outdoor education at the University of New Hampshire. He has over 25 years of experience in teaching and adventure programming experiences and has also written for numerous international professional publications.
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