With Adventure Education: Theory and Applications, adventure education enters the educational mainstream. This comprehensive text is ideal for introductory adventure courses in a variety of college departments and as a reference for professionals in the field.

Project Adventure, a leader in the field of facilities-based adventure learning, teams up with leading adventure teachers and professionals to provide a broad view of adventure education and programming. Together, they present the foundational theories and applications of adventure education. In doing so, they

* explore the role of games, low- and high-element courses, and outdoor pursuits in adventure education;
* cover the core skills for effective facilitation and leadership preparation;
* include student-friendly features, such as key concepts, summaries, student activities, additional readings, and Web-based research to meet students� levels of experience and enhance the easy delivery of the course; and
* recommend strategies for adventure education and programming based on real-world examples that connect to a variety of recreational, educational, therapeutic, and community settings.