Outdoor Leadership, Second Edition, is the definitive text for developing student leadership in outdoor and adventure settings throughout the world. Crafted by an author team internationally recognized for their research, teaching, and experience in outdoor and adventure leadership, this new edition provides students with the foundational knowledge they need to develop as competent professionals in the field.
Grounded in Eight Core Competencies
Through Outdoor Leadership, Second Edition, students are introduced to eight core competencies that the authors consider essential to outdoor leadership:
1. Foundational knowledge
2. Self-awareness and professional conduct
3. Decision making and judgment
4. Teaching and facilitation
5. Environmental stewardship
6. Program management
7. Safety and risk management
8. Technical ability
This unique approach to outdoor and adventure lead
Table of Contents
Part I Foundations of Outdoor Leadership
Chapter 1. The Journey Begins
Chapter 2. History of Outdoor Leadership
Chapter 3. Outdoor Leadership as Professional Practice
Chapter 4. Cultural and Social Justice Competency in Outdoor Leadership
Part II Outdoor Leadership Theory
Chapter 5. Theories of Leadership
Chapter 6. Leadership in Practice
Chapter 7. Decision Making and Judgment
Part III Teaching and Facilitation
Chapter 8. Understanding Facilitation
Chapter 9. Facilitating Personal Development
Chapter 10. Facilitating Interpersonal Development
Chapter 11. Challenge Course Leadership
Chapter 12. Teaching Strategies
Part IV Natural 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
Chapter 18. Assessment and Evaluation
