Assistant Chair Quimby, Program Director, (516) 463-6037, hprtrq@hofstra.edu
This 15 semester hour program is intended for teachers, counselors and other
educators seeking in-depth theory, practical knowledge, and skills that will enable
them to develop and lead educational programs using adventure activities in school,
recreational, corporate, and other settings. To provide quality experiences for
people in various contexts, teachers and other leaders need to become better informed
about selecting and leading adventure activities, theories underpinning the goals
and processes of adventure education, and safety, management, and technical issues
related to facilities and equipment for adventure education programs. Course work
includes opportunities to design, facilitate and evaluate developmentally appropriate,
inclusive, safe, context-specific programs and experiences for personal and social
development. Interdisciplinary learning drawn from physical education, environmental
sciences, health and survival practices, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict
resolution, as well as reflection and problem solving make adventure education
a powerful approach for K-12 education and other concerns.