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Cagayan
COLLEGE of State
HUMAN University
KINETICS
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Lesson 1: Understanding the Concept of Outdoor and Adventure Education

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

A. recognize the concept of outdoor and adventure education;

B. value the importance of the benefits of outdoor and adventure education; and
C. enumerate examples of outdoor and adventure education activities.

Reading 1

Outdoor education can be simply defined as experiential learning in, for, or about the
outdoors. The term 'outdoor education', however, is used broadly to refer to a range of
organized activities that take place in a variety of ways in predominantly outdoor environments.
Outdoor education is organized learning that takes place in the outdoors. Examples of outdoor
education are Camping, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, etc. Importance of Outdoor
Education

• Outdoor education gives depth to the curriculum and makes an important contribution to
students’ physical, personal and social education.
 Allows students to experience a different learning style by being in a different
environment and using different skills. Branches of Outdoor Education

1. Environmental Education- teaches individuals how to weigh various sides of an issue

through critical thinking and it enhances their own problem-solving and decision-making
skills (Environmental Education and Literacy, 2012).
Components of Environmental Education

 Awareness and sensitivity to the environment and environmental challenges.

 Knowledge and understanding of the environment and environmental
challenges.
 Attitudes of concern for the environment and motivation to improve or maintain
environmental quality
 Skills to identify and help resolve environmental challenges

 Participation in activities that lead to the resolution of environmental challenges

2. Adventure Education- is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities
involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as
rock climbing. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the planning, delivery and evaluation of
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Adventure Education, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and delivery

- Focuses on building self-confidence and leadership qualities through experiential and
collaborative learning (Maatta, 2012).

-Adventure learning occurs outdoors, incorporating extreme conditions, and online

through "expedition" activities. It combines experiential learning with decision-making,
team building and the application of real-world situations to the learning environment
(Maatta, 2012).

Components of Adventure Education

 Independence & Personal Responsibility
 Simplicity
 Creativity
 Ownership
 Concern, Fairness, Empathy and Openness.
 Self-directed Learning
 Cooperation and Teamwork
 Interactivity
 Physical Activity
 Positive Reinforcement
(Panicucci, 2002)

Benefits of Adventure Education

 Interpersonal Skills
 Trust, teamwork, effective communication, cooperation
 Intrapersonal Skills
 Leadership, decision making, self confidence
Activity 1

Direction: Complete the sentence below.

1. I have learned that in Outdoor education -can be simply defined as
experiential learning in, for, or about the outdoors. Outdoor experiences help students
increase their understanding of their natural and human communities which leads to a
sense of place. Through connection to place, students develop stronger environmental
attitudes and civic behaviors.

2. Adventure Education - focuses on participating in activities with perceived risks

and does not necessarily occur outdoors. Adventure education includes cooperative
games, trust building activities, problem solving initiatives, high adventure activities and
expedition leadership.
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Activity 2

Direction: List down the benefits of outdoor and adventure education in the table below.

Outdoor Education Adventure Education

It builds community. Strengthening students' cooperation skills

It raises expectations and standards. Strengthening students' problem-solving

skills
It increases connection. Increasing students' self-esteem and
confidence
It builds culture.
Fostering trust between students
It develops positive feelings and memories Strengthening students' communication
around school and the outdoors. skills

Stretching students' understanding of their

The ability to assert personal control and personal limitations
increased sensitivity to one's own well-being.

Leadership skills
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References

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Adventure education: an introduction / edited by Matt
Berry and Chris Hodgson.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Outdoor adventure and social theory / edited by
Elizabeth Pike and Simon Beames.
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Adventure Activities from Headrush Outbound . (2012). Retrieved October 2012, from
Headrush Outbound: http://www.headrush.in/outbound/otheractivities.htm

Environmental Education and Literacy. (2012, April 16). Retrieved October 2012,
from EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency:
http://www.epa.gov/education/basic.html