Leadership and administration of outdoor pursuits / by Jim Blanchard, Michael Strong, Phyllis Ford.
| Author/creator | Blanchard, Jim |
| Other author | Strong, Michael. |
| Other author | Ford, Phyllis M. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | State College, Pa. : Venture Publishing, ©2007. |
| Description | x, 407 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I: Background -- Introduction -- Resources for outdoor pursuits -- The natural environment -- Care of the environment -- Understanding human needs -- Part II: Administration -- Managing risk in outdoor pursuits -- Strategic planning -- Tactical planning -- Transportation -- Marketing -- Part III: Leadership -- Group dynamics -- Outdoor pursuits leadership -- Critical leadership responsibilities -- Leadership in the field -- Responding to emergencies -- Experiential learning -- Part IV: Implementing selected activities -- Leadership of selected land-based activities -- Leadership/Selected snow-based activities -- Leadership/Selected water-based activities -- Land navigation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2007930445 |
| ISBN | 1892132729 |
| ISBN | 9781892132727 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV 181.5 .B53 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |