Some model programs in adventure education: five protraits of excellence -- Origins of adventure education: an historical overview --Foundations of adventure education: a philosophical overview -- The social psychology of adventure education: the nature of the experience -- The learning of adventure education: the experience cornerstone -- The leadership of adventure education: a most critical ingredient -- The management of adventure education: administering the resources -- The setting for adventure education: places for risk-taking -- The clients of adventure education: application of a generic model -- A global perspective on adventure education: environmental trends and issues