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Author : Nols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781882045105
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (451 download)
Download or read book Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders written by Nols and published by . This book was released on 2018-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Drew Leemon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (225 download)
Download or read book Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders written by Drew Leemon and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cathye Haddock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780908931194
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (311 download)
Download or read book Outdoor Safety written by Cathye Haddock and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to manage risk continually challenges those who oversee, manage and instruct outdoor activities. This second edition incorporates many new developments from a variety of sources including current legislation, management tools, and experiences from teaching the subject to students. This manual is for leaders, including voluntary or commercial outdoor instructors, aspiring instructors, teachers, youth group leaders, club trip leaders and guides.
Author : Cathye Haddock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780908931309
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (313 download)
Download or read book Outdoor Safety written by Cathye Haddock and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jeffrey Baierlein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733349116
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)
Download or read book Risk Management for Outdoor Programs written by Jeffrey Baierlein and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your outdoor program provides fun, personal growth, adventure. It changes lives. But are your safety systems up to standards? If something happens, are you prepared to respond? Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: a Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure provides essential knowledge for any outdoor professional. Program managers, executives, volunteers and group leaders will learn the critical approaches and strategies for successfully anticipating and addressing outdoor program risks. Packed with real-life stories, current research findings, and best practices, Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: a Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure gives expert advice on: - Approaches to Risk Management - Standards - Legal Considerations - Safety Culture - Activities and Program Areas - Staff - Equipment - Participants - Subcontractors - Transportation - Business Administration - Risk Transfer - Incident Management - Incident Reporting - Incident Reviews - Risk Management Committee - Medical Screening - Risk Management Reviews - Media Relations - Documentation - Accreditation - Seeing Systems
Author : Bruce Martin
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718214308
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Outdoor Leadership written by Bruce Martin and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor Leadership, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students to a wide variety of theories and concepts that are integral to the understanding of outdoor leadership, and it demonstrates how these concepts come to life in the field. Written by a team of internationally recognized authors, the text introduces eight core competencies that are essential to outdoor leadership: Foundational knowledge Self-awareness and professional conduct Decision making and judgment Teaching and facilitation Environmental stewardship Program management Safety and risk management Technical ability The third edition of Outdoor Leadership effectively positions students to develop the knowledge and expertise required to excel as outdoor leaders. Along with updated references, learning activities, and chapter-opening vignettes, the third edition offers the following new features: New content on intersectionality and the importance of universal design A look at the contribution of outdoor recreation to the economy An examination of transformative learning and updated material on interpretive programming Expanded content on the importance of protecting ecological resources The text begins with the foundations of outdoor leadership, the historical and philosophical foundations of the profession, and the nature of outdoor leadership as a professional practice. Historical and contemporary theories of leadership and the practical application of these theories are examined, facilitating a discussion of the roles that decision making and judgment play in real life. The text then explores the role of teaching and facilitation in outdoor leadership. Topics such as natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and program management—including program administration, safety and risk management, expedition planning, and program evaluation—are addressed. Each chapter opens with a vignette that illustrates the practical application of outdoor leadership concepts so that students recognize the importance of the material. Throughout the text, students are introduced to various types of organizations and agencies in which outdoor leaders work. Learning activities and professional development exercises within the text encourage readers to engage in a process of self-reflection and to draw connections between theory and practice. Glossary flashcards and relevant forms are available via HKPropel. As students progress through the text, they will create a professional portfolio that demonstrates their competency and showcases their talents. Outdoor Leadership, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, is the definitive text for developing student leadership in outdoor and adventure settings. This useful resource will help aspiring outdoor leaders plan safe, enjoyable, and ecologically responsible expeditions; acquire and showcase their leadership abilities; and develop knowledge and expertise. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.
Author : Alex Kosseff
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
ISBN 13 : 9781934028414
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (284 download)
Download or read book AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership written by Alex Kosseff and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, Readable, and Packed with Practical advice, AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, 2nd edition, is a must-read for anyone committed to becoming an effective outdoor leader, guide, or educator, including camp, scouting, and outdoor club leaders. This completely revised and updated guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club details the critical skills and concepts every professional or volunteer outdoor leader needs to know. Through easy-to-remember leadership models, case studies, and his own extensive leadership experience, author Alex Kosseff explores such topics as effective decision-making, group dynamics and communication, self-awareness and evaluation, backcountry ethics, and more. Also included are a new chapter on techniques for leading and motivating youth and expanded coverage of risk and crisis management. --
Author : Tracey J. Dickson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521152313
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (211 download)
Download or read book Risk Management in the Outdoors written by Tracey J. Dickson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reading for students and practitioners involved in outdoor education, sport, recreation and tourism. Dickson, University of Canberra; Gray, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Author : Mark Harvey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684859092
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (848 download)
Download or read book The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide written by Mark Harvey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-06-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.
Author : Priest, Simon
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492547867
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, 3E written by Priest, Simon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Third Edition, details the art and science of adventure leadership. This thorough update of the groundbreaking text covers the latest research, issues, and trends in adventure education and provides a new model for building core competencies.
Author : Bob Barton
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1848604955
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (486 download)
Download or read book Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities written by Bob Barton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′"Bureaucracy is the reason for the decline in school trips". A statement often quoted. But it is a myth that there is a decline in school visits... It′s competent people, not paperwork, that make visits safer′ - Ian Park, ex-Chairman, Outdoor Education Advisers′ Panel ′Every man and woman who is involved in the development or education of young people - however slightly - should be chained to one of the Barns of Bynack and not released until they have read this book cover to cover′ - Alan Bantick, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photographer and guide ′Bob Barton′s balanced and well thought out book will help anyone involved with the planning and management of outdoor activities for young people. Bob explores the issues that need to be considered when developing and implementing outdoor policies and procedures, in an interesting and thought provoking style, drawing on his wealth of outdoor experience′ - Peter Westgarth, Chief Executive, The Duke of Edinburgh′s Award ′This book fills a gap which sorely needed filling. The safety versus adventure debate is discussed in a thoroughly refreshing way and should inspire a new generation of teachers and youth workers to take their charges into the great outdoors. The book should be required reading for every Health and Safety Officer throughout the land to improve their understanding of what Adventure Educators are trying to achieve′ - Doug Jones, County Officer, Outdoor Education and Adventure Activities, Bedfordshire County Council ′A distillation of years of experience in adventure activities and an essential guide to getting the proper balance between adventure and safety′ - Nick Barrett, Chief Executive of the Outward Bound Trust Providers of outdoor education must strike the right balance between adventure and security. Effective risk management enables providers to deliver lasting educational value without breaching their moral and legal duties of care. This practical guide shows how genuinely adventurous outdoor activities can be provided to acceptable standards of safety. Drawing on the author′s own experience as an expert mountaineer, instructor and consultant, the systems and processes of successful outdoor adventure are clearly explained using real life examples and case studies. Bob Barton is Safety Adviser to the Outward Bound Trust and works as a consultant on the management of adventure activities.
Author : Kevin Redmond
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 0736071318
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Quality Lesson Plans for Outdoor Education written by Kevin Redmond and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, outdoor leaders will discover an abundance of ideas that can make their jobs easier, enrich their teaching knowledge and broaden their current programmes. A CD-ROM also accompanies the book and allows users to search for and print only the lessons they plan to use.
Author : John Otto Spengler
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736056199
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (561 download)
Download or read book Risk Management in Sport and Recreation written by John Otto Spengler and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is a comprehensive resource for those charged with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management. Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations. The following are unique features of the text: -A safety guidelines finder lists Web sites of accessible standards, guidelines, and recommendations from leading organizations. -Chapter objectives and pullout boxes of key points and key statistics stress the importance of the topic under discussion. -Threshold issues in each chapter highlight important factors to consider when making decisions on risk management. -Real-world applications at the end of each chapter present scenarios involving the potential for harm, and readers must make a decision on how to address the issues. -Examples of public service announcements, posters, and other publicly viewed safety information are presented. -An appendix offers examples of emergency action plans, checklists, and recommendations from organizations such as the National Lightning Safety Institute and university aquatic centers. -A companion Web site provides links to the Web sites used in the book, as well as updates to guidelines and links that may occur after the book is in print. The safety guidelines finder gives students and practitioners a single location from which they can easily access important safety information. Organized under land-based or water-based activities, each activity lists guidelines, recommendations, and standards along with the source for that information. Each entry includes Web sites where readers can find the full documents. The text also features sample guidelines and safety checklists from agencies and associations that demonstrate how organizations might plan for risk and communicate safety information. Readers also consider the types of postings and equipment they will need in order to communicate their risk management plans, and they are given real-life situations in which a risk management plan is needed and are prompted to consider why and how to create a plan for such situations. The resource will help students and professionals plan for and manage risk. Current and future employees of sport facilities, school athletic programs, parks and recreation programs, youth and aquatic centers, or resorts and golf courses will find that Risk Management in Sport and Recreation provides the tools to assist in making the right decisions to manage risk effectively.
Author : Aram Attarian
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492582964
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Risk Management in Outdoor and Adventure Programs written by Aram Attarian and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on real-life experiences, Risk Management in Outdoor and Adventure Programs: Scenarios of Accidents, Incidents, and Misadventures offers both students and professionals practice in applying risk management strategies to situations encountered in outdoor and adventure programs. Written by Aram Attarian, an experienced professor and professional in outdoor and adventure recreation, Risk Management in Outdoor and Adventure Programs presents a systematic model for determining why an incident happened and what could be done to prevent a repeat occurrence. More than 50 real-life scenarios represent various situations encountered in outdoor and adventure programming, such as peanut allergies, bridge jumping, stalking by mountain lions, and lightning strikes. These scenarios offer guidance in analyzing hazardous situations and applying appropriate strategies in safety and risk management. Each scenario is followed by questions that can guide discussion or promote research in concepts or policies that are important to outdoor and adventure programming. Accidents and mishaps are a reality in outdoor and adventure programs. Applying risk management strategies to the scenarios in Risk Management in Outdoor and Adventure Programs gives outdoor adventure leaders increased knowledge of the inherent risks of their profession as well as their legal responsibilities in programming, leadership, and management. This text can help leaders and their participants enjoy safe and successful adventures in the great outdoors.
Author : Robert Birkby
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594851662
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book Lightly on the Land written by Robert Birkby and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the leading conservation organization--the trail building and maintenance bible, now updated and expanded to meet new techniques and new realities of the 21st century. New chapters on arid lands restoration and involving conservation volunteers. The latest in effective management of work crews of all ages.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309095182
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book The Owner's Role in Project Risk Management written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-03-25 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective risk management is essential for the success of large projects built and operated by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly for the one-of-a-kind projects that characterize much of its mission. To enhance DOE's risk management efforts, the department asked the NRC to prepare a summary of the most effective practices used by leading owner organizations. The study's primary objective was to provide DOE project managers with a basic understanding of both the project owner's risk management role and effective oversight of those risk management activities delegated to contractors.
Author : Alan W. Ewert
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 145044251X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Outdoor Adventure Education written by Alan W. Ewert and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor Adventure Education: Foundations, Theories, Models, and Research steeps students in the theories, concepts, and developments of outdoor adventure education, preparing them for careers in this burgeoning field. This text is based on author Alan W. Ewert’s pioneering book Outdoor Adventure Pursuits: Foundations, Models, and Theories. Ewert and Sibthorp, both experienced practitioners, researchers, and educators, explore the outdoor adventure field today in relation to the changes that have occurred since Ewert’s first book. The authors present a comprehensive text on outdoor and adventure foundations, theories, and research that will provide the basis for the next generation of professionals.
