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Journal articles on the topic "Outdoor adventure activity"
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BOYES, MIKE. "Outdoor adventure and successful ageing." Ageing and Society 33, no. 4 (April 17, 2012): 644–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x12000165.
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ABSTRACTThis article explores how outdoor adventure activities in a New Zealand community-based programme are experienced and understood as successful ageing strategies. Outdoor adventures are seen as positive leisure experiences that include challenging physical activity, social engagement and the natural environment. Using a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design, a combination of seven interviews and a survey (N=80) were conducted with a Third Age adventures group. The research outcomes confirmed the attraction of adventure for this cohort. Risk engagement and uncertainty were perceived as less important in favour of emotional, social and environmental engagement through fun, excitement and pleasure. The natural environment was considered integral and defining of the experience with the participants demonstrating a strong environmental ethos. Opportunities for building social capital were plentiful and well illustrated. The benefits of engagement for health, wellbeing and successful ageing are identified through the physical, social and psychological domains. The research supports adventure participation as a successful ageing strategy that is relatively low cost, community based, has many preventative health benefits, builds communities and embraces the environment.
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Zafeiroudi, Aglaia, and Charilaos Kouthouris. "Teaching Outdoor Adventure Activities in Preschools: A Review of Creativity and Learning Development." International Journal of Learning and Development 11, no. 2 (June 25, 2021): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v11i2.18722.
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Creativity is a significant part of all aspects of childhood growth and development, including learning. Adventure play has been identified as a key component of early childhood, and it presents a variety of challenges and opportunities to educators, parents and children. This study explores the current state of knowledge of preschool outdoor adventure activity teaching and its impact on learning and creativity. The review reveals that adventure play boosts creativity and learning development in preschool children. Through a review of current literature, this paper discusses the importance of adventure activities in early years, the role of risk in creativity and learning development and the appropriateness of outdoor and adventure activity teaching methods. The paper concludes with an examination of gaps in existing knowledge and a discussion of the challenges to outdoor adventure activities from both parents and children. It recommends that schools, kindergartens and other institutions organize events, such as conferences, to educate parents and teachers on the role of outdoor adventure play in enhancing children’s learning abilities and creative thinking.
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Herring, Tracy E., Lindsey M. Knowles, and Kevin N. Alschuler. "Outdoor Adventure Programs for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis." International Journal of MS Care 23, no. 4 (July 1, 2021): 186–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2020-066.
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CME/CNE Information Activity Available Online: To access the article, post-test, and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity is physicians, physician assistants, nursing professionals, rehabilitation professionals, mental health care clinicians, and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the potential benefits of outdoor adventure programs as well as the similarities and differences between outdoor adventure programs and established nonpharmacologic treatments for mood, function, and quality of life in MS. 2) Describe future directions for research on outdoor adventure programs tailored to individuals with MS. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and Delaware Media Group. The CMSC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician Credit: The CMSC designates this journal-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurse Credit: The CMSC designates this enduring material for 0.75 contact hour (none in the area of pharmacology). Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of MS Care (IJMSC), has served as Physician Planner for this activity. He has disclosed relationships with Springer Publishing (royalty), Qr8 (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder), Biogen (receipt of intellectual property rights/patent holder, speakers’ bureau), GW Pharmaceuticals (consulting fee), MedRhythms (consulting fee, contracted research), Genentech (consulting fee), Helius Medical Technologies (consulting fee), Osmotica (consulting fee), Ipsen (consulting fee), and Adamas Pharmaceuticals (contracted research). Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, has served as Reviewer for this activity. She has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Tracy E. Herring, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Lindsey M. Knowles, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Kevin N. Alschuler, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The peer reviewers for IJMSC have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. The staff at IJMSC, CMSC, and Delaware Media Group who are in a position to influence content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Note: Financial relationships may have changed in the interval between listing these disclosures and publication of the article. Method of Participation: Release Date: August 1, 2021 Valid for Credit Through: August 1, 2022 In order to receive CME/CNE credit, participants must: 1) Review the continuing education information, including learning objectives and author disclosures.2) Study the educational content.3) Complete the post-test and evaluation, which are available at https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the evaluation and the post-test with a passing score of >70%. The post-test may be retaken if necessary. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the FDA. The CMSC and Delaware Media Group do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the CMSC or Delaware Media Group. Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, or treatments discussed in this publication should not be used by clinicians or other health care professionals without first evaluating their patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications or risks, reviewing any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparing any therapeutic approach with the recommendations of other authorities.
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Czochralska-Szczgiel, Zuzanna. "Your best activity…: Big Toddle turns into an outdoor adventure." Practical Pre-School 2016, no. 187 (August 2, 2016): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/prps.2016.187.10.
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Brown, Mike. "Reconceptualising outdoor adventure education: Activity in search of an appropriate theory." Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 13, no. 2 (December 2009): 3–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf03400882.
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Gill, Elizabeth, Marni Goldenberg, Heather Starnes, and Suzanne Phelan. "Outdoor adventure therapy to increase physical activity in young adult cancer survivors." Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 34, no. 3 (March 3, 2016): 184–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2016.1157718.
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Son, Julie S., Susan Houge Mackenzie, Karla Eitel, and Erik Luvaas. "Engaging youth in physical activity and STEM subjects through outdoor adventure education." Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 20, no. 2 (October 2017): 32–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf03401012.
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Kiatkawsin, Kiattipoom, Ngoc Anh Bui, Richard Hrankai, and Kwangmin Jeong. "The Moderating Roles of Sensation Seeking and Worry among Nature-Based Adventure Tourists." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 19, 2021): 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042021.
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The adventure tourism subsector continues to be popular today. Both industry and academia define adventure tourism’s scope from either the physical (e.g., outdoor activity and physical activity) or psychological aspects (e.g., thrill seeking and challenges). Recent studies have pointed out that adventure tourism can be interpreted differently across cultures and markets. Still, risk has always been universally accepted as an essential characteristic of adventure tourism. Thus, most empirical research has studied the role of risk as one of the motivations. However, attempts to investigate related elements that are either a response to or a coping mechanism for the presence of risk are scarce. This present study adopted one of the most prominent frameworks in explaining behavioral intentions, the theory of planned behavior, and included involvement and knowledge variables to extend it. Furthermore, the sensation-seeking and worry constructs were tested for their moderating impact on intentions to participate in adventure tours. The results of structural equation modeling and multigroup invariance tests revealed that subjective norms were not a significant predictor of intentions, while both sensation seeking and worry significantly moderated the relationships between the study variables.
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Zwart, Ryan, and Alan Ewert. "Human Health and Outdoor Adventure Recreation: Perceived Health Outcomes." Forests 13, no. 6 (June 1, 2022): 869. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13060869.
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Forests and similar types of landscapes offer a myriad of outcomes and benefits often associated with participation in outdoor adventure recreation (OAR) activities. Previous research has shown that OAR participants are able to identify, perceive, and accurately report the effects and benefits of their participation. The health benefits of outdoor experiences, both active and more passive, have received a growing research interest, both as a setting and as a setting/activity complex. Research has identified six primary forms of health and well-being from outdoor and forest-type landscapes, including emotional, environmental, intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical. The preponderance of research in the health and wellness field synthesizes these forms into two primary categories, physical/physiological and mental/psychological. This study considered the health outcomes attributed to highly active OAR participation using three popular OAR activities: mountain biking (MTB), rock climbing (RC) and whitewater paddling (WW; including whitewater kayaking, whitewater canoeing, and whitewater rafting). A survey presented in situ to OAR participants in various areas of the Midwestern and Southeastern United States yielded 288 respondents. Using health perceptions and outcomes instruments as well as semi-structured interviews, the researchers found health to be an important factor for OAR participation. These findings are congruent with previous research that suggest that OAR participants specifically recreate in forested and other natural areas for enhanced physical and psychological health outcomes. The findings in this study also support the efficacy of the participation in OAR activities toward supporting both health improvement and maintenance. With physical and psychological health continuing to be an area of concern in today’s world, this study suggests that participation in OAR on forested and similar landscapes can be a successful health intervention strategy.
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Bartoletti, Carolina, Teresa Cristina Magro-Lindenkamp, and Gabriel Adrián Sarriés. "Adventure Races in Brazil: Do Stakeholders Take Conservation into Consideration?" Environments 6, no. 7 (July 3, 2019): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments6070077.
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This case study used exploratory and descriptive research to look into how stakeholders involved in the organization and practice of adventure races in Brazil perceive impacts related to this outdoor activity. Additionally, questions were posed about whether such impacts have been taken into consideration when planning these sporting events. Finally, the research aimed to understand why racers and adventure race organizers choose a certain time of year and venue to partake and organize a race: whether for more logistical purposes or also considering conservation. Online surveys were set up to target adventure race organizers, racers, and national park managers. Overall, there seems to be very little knowledge among racers and race organizers about social and environmental impacts associated with adventure races. This has led to the organization of events with very few or no specific concerns to the environment. Moreover, racers and adventure race organizers seem to perceive certain ecological issues—i.e., erosion—as challenges to the sport and not a problem to be addressed or avoided. National park managers were the group surveyed with more knowledge about the negative impacts adventure races might have on the environment.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Outdoor adventure activity"
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Gill, Elizabeth C. M. S., Suzanne Ph D. Phelan, Marni Ph D. Goldenberg, and Heather Ph D. Starnes. "Outdoor Adventure Therapy to Increase Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2015. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1354.
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Physical activity (PA) has numerous benefits for cancer survivors, but limited research exists on PA interventions in young adult cancer survivors. Outdoor adventure therapy is a potential method of increasing PA in this demographic. The primary purpose of this non-randomized parallel group study was to determine whether the outdoor adventure camp experience (vs. wait list control) would increase participants’ PA levels immediately following the 7-day camp, as well as three months later. Secondary aims examined correlates of greater PA, including pre-post camp changes in sedentary behavior, exercise self-efficacy, environmental change self-efficacy, perceived barriers to exercise, physical activity enjoyment, and physical activity variety. Sixty-six control and 50 intervention participants were given validated quantitative questionnaires at baseline, 1 week (end of camp) and at the 3-month follow-up. Repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance (RMANOVA) was used to compare group changes over time. Using intent to treat analysis, adjusting for age, gender, age at diagnosis, and baseline minutes of PA per week, there was a significant difference (p=.0001) in minutes of PA per week between groups at both 1 week and 3 months. Bonferroni adjusted post-hoc analysis indicated that, relative to baseline, the intervention group had significantly (p=.0001) greater increases in PA at both 1 week (577 minutes vs. 9 minute increases) and 3 month follow-ups (133 minute increases vs. 75 minute decreases; p=.001) respectively. Significant intervention-related improvements were also observed in TV viewing hours/week (p=.001), hours sitting/week (p=.001), “Excuses” score of the Perceived Barriers to PA questionnaire (p=.04), Enjoyment of Structured Activities (p=.04), and PA Variety (p=.0001) at 1 week but not at the 3 month follow-up. No significant effects were observed for changes in exercise self-efficacy, environmental change self-efficacy, or the other subscales scores. In conclusion, outdoor adventure therapy has the potential to increase PA levels in cancer survivors both immediately following camp, as well as long-term. However, effects tend to wane after camp termination. Future research should explore the relationship between correlates of PA and PA levels in outdoor adventure therapy camp participants and methods to promote sustained PA after camp termination.
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Powell, Colin. "Risk perception and safety practices : the implications for safety initiatives and incident prevention in an outdoor adventure activity." Thesis, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10369/5077.
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Participation in outdoor adventure activities can result in injuries, medical conditions and fatalities. Whilst risk is present in outdoor adventure, the literature indicates that engagement with risk is often desired and results in valued outcomes. The way in which risk is perceived and responded to has been described as being linked to a range of socio-psychological variables. These variables may act as a filter to messages that are designed to promote safety and reduce incidents. This thesis proposes that an understanding of participants’ knowledge, beliefs, and experience and the meaning of an activity to them, can support the development of approaches to the promotion of safety that have contextual relevance. Using participant centred methods, this research aimed to generate recommendations to inform the development of safety initiatives and incident prevention strategies associated with an outdoor adventure activity. Kayaking in the sea environment was used as a case study. Questionnaires administered to individuals who use kayaks in the sea, identified a range of health impacts, perceived cause and safety practices. Variation in response was noted according to the type of kayak used, activities undertaken and characteristics of respondents. These findings, together with the results of an observational study and issues identified in the review of the literature, were used to generate themes to be explored in semi-structured interviews with interviewees who used different types of kayaks and varied in experience and immersion in the activity. The interviews identified a range of motives for participation and illuminated the meaning of risk to participants. Socio-psychological factors influencing both their own and others perception, assessment and response to risk were described. The interviewees proposed measures to enhance safety; these focused upon education, training, planning and preparation. The quantitative and qualitative findings were utilised to generate specific recommendations that could inform safety initiatives and incident prevention strategies linked to kayaking. Broad themes identified in the recommendations were regarded as being of relevance to other voluntary risk taking activities. It is concluded that there is a need to recognise that there are different reasons for engaging with risk and that within a broad activity, there are likely to be differential experiences of risk. On the basis of this, it is proposed that a generic approach to the management of risk may be inappropriate; it is advocated that there is a need to target safety initiatives and incident prevention strategies at particular subgroups of participants and for safety guidance to be context specific.
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Brooker, Ian. "Social competence a study of adolescents in an outdoor setting /." Master's thesis, Australia : Macquarie University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/84422.
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Thesis (MEd) -- Macquarie University, Australian Centre for Educational Studies, School of Education, 2008.Bibliography: leaves 86-89.
Introduction -- Literature review -- The challenge program -- Methodology -- Analysis of questionnaire data -- Analysis of interviews -- Discussion of results.
This study investigates the effects of a week long challenge program on adolescents' social skills and in particular social competence. Current research has shown that there can be positive outcomes for participants attending outdoor education programs, however little is known about the nature and causes of such effects for short term programs. -- Thirty six students attending schools in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney were nominated by teachers to attend the week long program and subsequent follow-up sessions. The Life Effectiveness Questionnaire H-1 (Neill, Marsh & Richards, 2003) was completed pre and post program and again six months later. This was used to quantify any change that occurred in the eight constructs measured by the questionnaire deemed to constitute "life effectiveness' in the post program period. -- A cohort of students (n=100) was interviewed immediately after the program and six months later. The questioning sought to determine if participants observed changes in their own social skills and those of others. Interviwees were also asked to identify specific activities that they felt were of general benefit and assisted in the development of personal social skills. The instructor and supervising teacher who attended the same program were asked to identify changes in participants and significant events that may have contributed to participants' reported changes. -- Results from the questionnaire showed significant gains in the constructs of Social Competence and Time Management. These however declined over the sixth month period after the program. It appears that the effect of short term outdoor education programs on Life Effectiveness is short lived. In contrast, the qualitative data collected from interviews showed that participants had observed changes in their social skills and attributed these to the challenge and group activities within the program. Participants reported that these benefits were long lasting. -- The findings of this study demonstrate the positive benefits of short term outdoor education programs and the need to further investigate the post program experience.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Mayes, Gayle. "The effects of an Outward Bound course on the physical self-concept of participants." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 1997. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/36563/1/36563_Mayes_1997.pdf.
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This study presents a theory and model of self-concept and
physical-self-concept as a framework for the project. The
literature review discusses results of research on the impact of
physical and sports-related activities upon the physical selfconcept,
along with existing research on the effects of the
Outward Bound intervention upon physical self-concept.
The study used the Richards Physical Self-Concept Scale to
measure the effects of a twenty-six day Outward Bound course
upon the physical self-concept of participants. The seven
subdomains of Action, Appearance, Body Build, Health, Physical
Ability, Strength, and Satisfaction were scored on a Likert Scale
by 96 participants, and an overall (Total) Physical Self-Concept
score was calculated. Participants completed the questionnaire
one month prior to day one, and on the first and last days of the
course. An Instructor-As-Observer Scale was also used to assess
the changes in observed fitness and physical ability. Positive
changes occurred in both of these areas as a result of the
Outward Bound intervention.
Results from the Richards Scale showed that the Total
Physical Self-Concept Score for the group sample was
significantly enhanced as a result of the intervention (F=56).
Both male and female participants experienced a positive change
in Total Physical Self-Concept to the same degree. The Body
Build Scale demonstrated the greatest enhancement for both
sexes (F=94.343), followed by the Appearance (F=55.631 ),
Strength (F=35.762),and Physical Ability Scales (F=35.624. The
Health and Satisfaction Scales demonstrated less positive
effects than the other sub-scales.
The Outward Bound intervention appeared to be a powerful
and effective means of enhancing the Total Physical SelfConcept
and its subdomains in the short term.
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Bishop, Catharine F. "Group development and activity sequencing in adventure programming a facilitator's experience as an outdoor adventure leader /." 2004. http://www.oregonpdf.org.
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Thesis (M. Ed.)--Bowling Green State University, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-78). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.
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JANOUŠKOVÁ, Kateřina. "Napříč historií českými školami v přírodě." Master's thesis, 2007. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-47560.
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The work deals with the development, goals and content of the open-air schools at the area of today{\crq}s Czech Republic. The theoretical part defines a term ``outdoor education{\crqq} and describes the development of the open-air schools in the Czechoslovak Republic from the 1920{\crq}s to the end of 20th century and following up until today. The practical part of this work follows up successful theoretical knowledge of open-air schools in the Czech Republic and abroad. Positive experience places the open-air schools firmly in the future.
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Krchová, Eva. "Green communication: případová studie na outdoorové oděvní firmě Patagonia Inc." Master's thesis, 2019. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-404725.
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Tato diplomová práce, Byla, nebyla jedna firma, a ta se jmenovala Patagonie, se zabývá případovou studií outdorové značky Patagonia a jejích aktivistických transmediálních obsahových projektů, s důrazem na nejaktuálnější kampaň značky: Zachraňte Bears Ears. Park Bears Ears je obdobou české chráněné krajinné oblasti, jejíž status ale současný americký prezident Donald Trump nedávno neautorizovaně sebral. Zatímco se firma zabývá výrobou a prodejem kvalitního outdoorového oblečení, tak se Patagonie ve stejnou dobu také aktivně angažuje do veřejného dění. Firma informuje své zákazníky zejména o stavu životního prostředí prostřednictvím svćyh multimediálních poutavých příběhů nesoucí prvky žurnalistiky. Patagonie usiluje o podněcování veřejnosti a ostatních firem zapojovat se do občanské společnosti, změnit spotřební chování nejen zákazníků, ale i výrobců, s konec̆ným cílem udržitelné ochrany této křehké planety, kterou my všichni obýváme. Patagonie potvrzuje své altruistické odhodlání prostřednictvím svého oficiálního firemního hesla: "Jsme v businessu, abychom zachránili planetu."
Books on the topic "Outdoor adventure activity"
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United Kingdom Activity Centre Advisory Committee. Outdoor adventure activity providers: Code of practice. London: English Tourist Board, 1994.
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Guidance from the licensing authority on the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004: The Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995. 2nd ed. [Sudbury]: HSE Books, 2007.
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Ireland. Interdepartmental Working Group. A review of the safety regulation of adventure/activity centres in Ireland: Report of the Interdepartmental Working Group to the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources. Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999.
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ill, Karas G. Brian, ed. Outdoor science adventures. New York: Scholastic Inc., 1994.
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America, Boy Scouts of. Project COPE. [Irving, TX]: Boy Scouts of America, 2004.
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Alan, Dyer, ed. Let your children go back to nature. Milverton, Somerset: Capall Bann, 2003.
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Ward, Jennifer. It's a jungle out there!: 52 nature adventures for city kids. Boston: Trumpeter, 2011.
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Michael, Glassman, and Scheidler Adrea, eds. Kinder gardens: Games & adventures. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub., 2011.
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Outdoor Adventure Manual: Essential Scouting Skills for the Great Outdoors. Haynes Publishing UK, 2013.
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Publishing, Alp Design. Camping Activity Book: 120 Fun Projects for Your Next Outdoor Adventure Camping Activity Book for Kids. Independently Published, 2021.
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