Overview

Do you want to help your students become more resilient and patient, acquire new skills and sharpen their problem-solving abilities while feeling competent and good about themselves? If you do, then Teaching Lifetime Outdoor Pursuits is the ideal tool for you. The 12 topics included in this new book represent the outdoor pursuits that show the greatest growth in traditional PE programmes. With each pursuit, students can challenge themselves and spend time outside of the traditional classroom setting while sharing an adventure with their teachers that can create a profoundly different student - teacher relationship.

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Author:   Jeff Steffen ,  Jim Stiehl
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9780736079990

ISBN 10:   0736079998
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   30 July 2010
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits Jeff Steffen and Jim Stiehl Outdoor Pursuits Defined Benefits of Outdoor Pursuits Why So Much Inactivity? Support by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education What to Expect From This Book Shared Topics Conclusion References Chapter 2. Overnight Hiking Dan Chase Equipment Overnight Hike Planning Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations Environmental Considerations Conclusion Recommended Web Sites Chapter 3. Bouldering Kristen Csiacsek Equipment Rock Features Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations Environmental Considerations Conclusion Recommended Readings Chapter 4. Rock Climbing Ryan Hammes and Ryan Olson Equipment Rock Features Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations Conclusion Recommended Readings Recommended Web Sites Chapter 5. Caving Steve Eggerichs How Caves Are Formed Cave Decorations and Features Equipment Basic Caving Techniques Planning a Trip Conclusion References Recommended Web Sites Chapter 6. Canoeing Mark Zmudy Equipment Canoe Basics and Rescues Paddles and Strokes Forward Travel and Turning Reverse Travel Stroke Combinations: Putting It All Together Safety Conclusion References Recommended Readings Chapter 7. Coastal Kayaking Mike Odberg Instructional Environment Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Paddle Strokes Bracing Rescues Enhancements and Advancements Safety Considerations Conclusion Recommended Web Sites Chapter 8. Orienteering and Geocaching Dan Chase, Jeff Steffen, and Jim Stiehl Introduction to Orienteering Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Designing a Course Conclusion Introduction to Geocaching Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations Conclusion References Chapter 9. Mountain Biking Jeff McNamee and Stacy Birdsall Claus Evolution as a Sport Benefits of Mountain Biking Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Sustainable Trail Use and Trail Ethics Safety Considerations Conclusion Recommended Readings Recommended Web Sites Chapter 10. Cycling Gay Timken and Amy Lutz Cycling Terminology Equipment Bike Fit Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Conclusion References Recommended Web Sites Recommended Readings Chapter 11. Snowshoeing John Saunders Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations Environmental and Ethical Considerations Conclusion References Recommended Readings Recommended Web Sites Recommended Resource Chapter 12. Basic Nordic Walking Malin Svensson History Benefits Equipment Basic Skills and Techniques Safety Considerations References Recommended Resources Chapter 13. Useful KnotsKnot Tying Tim Taylor Benefits of Teaching Knot Tying Introduction to Knots Knot Terminology About Teaching Knots Five Things to Remember About Knots References Recommended Web Sites Recommended Readings

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Jeff Steffen, PhD, is a professor in exercise and sport science at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse (UWL). He has worked in outdoor physical education for more than 20 years, and over that time he has developed and supervised numerous outdoor programs while having the opportunity to influence both practicing and prospective teachers. He has many publications in outdoor physical education and has presented at conferences and workshops on outdoor topics. Steffen is director of the UWL adventure program and the graduate physical education program, is past chair of the AAHPERD Outdoor Education Council, and has received the AAHPERD Julian Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. In his leisure time, he enjoys hunting and fishing, backcountry travel, and rock climbing and mountaineering. Jim Stiehl, PhD, is a professor in the school of sport and exercise science at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley. Like Steffen, Stiehl has more than 20 years of outdoor physical education experience as well as experience in developing and supervising outdoor programs. He has authored other outdoor titles and presented at workshops and conferences on a variety of outdoor topics. Stiehl is director of the UNC challenge course and has served as coordinator of the UNC outdoor program. He is past chair of the AAHPERD Outdoor Education Council and has received the AAHPERD Julian Smith Lifetime Achievement Award. He enjoys hiking and backpacking, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing, and rock climbing and mountaineering.

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