Behavior and group management in outdoor adventure education: theory, research and practice

Outdoor adventure activities are becoming an increasingly popular part of physical education programs.

The physical risks of these activities are often foremost in the minds of both instructors and participants, yet it is managing group behaviour which can prove to be the most difficult.

This is the first book for students and practitioners to address this essential aspect of outdoor adventure education (OAE).

Outlining key evidence-based training practices, this book explains how to interact with groups ranging from adolescents to military veterans within a variety of outdoor adventure education contexts.

It provides practical advice on how to promote positive behaviour, while also offering guidance on how to mitigate negative behavior and manage a variety of challenging behavioural issues.