Outdoor Adventure Education steeps students in the theories, concepts and developments of outdoor adventure education, preparing them for careers in this rapidly expanding field. The authors, both experienced practitioners, researchers and teachers, explore the subject of outdoor adventure and present a comprehensive text on outdoor and adventure foundations, theories and research that will provide the basis for the next generation of professionals. Outdoor Adventure Education offers a comprehensive view of the expanding discipline of outdoor adventure education in its various settings. This book covers the theories, concepts, and developments of outdoor adventure education.