Adventure Based Learning: A Pathway Toward Social and Emotional Wellness
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 424
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Copyright: 2025
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Chapter 1 The Essence of Adventure-based Learning
Chapter 2 History and Research
Chapter 3 Social and Emotional Wellness
Chapter 4 Facilitation
Chapter 5 The Activities
Chapter 6 Mindfulness
Chapter 7 Mindfulness Practices
Chapter 8 Processing
Chapter 9 Processing Strategies
Chapter 10 Assessment
Glossary
References
Dr. Paul T. Stuhr is a professor in kinesiology at California State University San Marcos and has been studying and working in the field of movement pedagogy since the late 1990s. Dr. Stuhr teaches and conducts research/scholarly activity in the areas of social and emotional wellness and physical education teacher education. His research focuses on adventure-based learning (ABL) and contemplative pedagogies, specifically exploring how experiential learning, mindfulness, and group processing impact collective effervescence and learning in educational settings. Dr. Stuhr is a research fellow of SHAPE America who publishes and presents on topics associated with ABL and mindfulness. He continues to document how the ABL model promotes social and emotional wellness leading to supportive learning communities. Guiding his work, Dr. Stuhr strives to demonstrate patience, humility, and compassion in his professional endeavors.
To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens. —Unknown
Fun fact, Dr. Stuhr sold his 1972 fully refurbished, bumblebee yellow, Dodge Challenger to pay for part of his graduate education—one example exemplifying the value and embrace he places on seeking new learning opportunities.
Paul T. Stuhr, PhD, RFSA, CMMT
Email: pstuhr@csusm.edu
Website: https://faculty.csusm.edu/pstuhur/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adventurebasedlearning
Dr. Sue Sutherland is a professor of physical education teacher education in the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in adventure-based learning (ABL), social justice, disability sport, elementary physical education methods, qualitative research, and teaching in higher education. Sue’s research focuses on the use of social justice education in physical education and physical education teacher education, ABL in K–12/higher education, and social and emotional learning. She has authored books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles in the areas of physical education/teacher education, social justice, ABL, and social and emotional learning.
Dr. Jim Ressler is a professor in kinesiology and physical education at Northern Illinois University, USA. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education teacher education, including adventure-based learning (ABL), skill development, effective teaching practices, and performance-based assessment. Jim has been facilitating ABL sessions in the United States and abroad for over 15 years in schools, summer camps, and professional organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys staying physically active in the outdoors with his family.
Chapter 1 The Essence of Adventure-based Learning
Chapter 2 History and Research
Chapter 3 Social and Emotional Wellness
Chapter 4 Facilitation
Chapter 5 The Activities
Chapter 6 Mindfulness
Chapter 7 Mindfulness Practices
Chapter 8 Processing
Chapter 9 Processing Strategies
Chapter 10 Assessment
Glossary
References
Dr. Paul T. Stuhr is a professor in kinesiology at California State University San Marcos and has been studying and working in the field of movement pedagogy since the late 1990s. Dr. Stuhr teaches and conducts research/scholarly activity in the areas of social and emotional wellness and physical education teacher education. His research focuses on adventure-based learning (ABL) and contemplative pedagogies, specifically exploring how experiential learning, mindfulness, and group processing impact collective effervescence and learning in educational settings. Dr. Stuhr is a research fellow of SHAPE America who publishes and presents on topics associated with ABL and mindfulness. He continues to document how the ABL model promotes social and emotional wellness leading to supportive learning communities. Guiding his work, Dr. Stuhr strives to demonstrate patience, humility, and compassion in his professional endeavors.
To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens. —Unknown
Fun fact, Dr. Stuhr sold his 1972 fully refurbished, bumblebee yellow, Dodge Challenger to pay for part of his graduate education—one example exemplifying the value and embrace he places on seeking new learning opportunities.
Paul T. Stuhr, PhD, RFSA, CMMT
Email: pstuhr@csusm.edu
Website: https://faculty.csusm.edu/pstuhur/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adventurebasedlearning
Dr. Sue Sutherland is a professor of physical education teacher education in the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in adventure-based learning (ABL), social justice, disability sport, elementary physical education methods, qualitative research, and teaching in higher education. Sue’s research focuses on the use of social justice education in physical education and physical education teacher education, ABL in K–12/higher education, and social and emotional learning. She has authored books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles in the areas of physical education/teacher education, social justice, ABL, and social and emotional learning.
Dr. Jim Ressler is a professor in kinesiology and physical education at Northern Illinois University, USA. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education teacher education, including adventure-based learning (ABL), skill development, effective teaching practices, and performance-based assessment. Jim has been facilitating ABL sessions in the United States and abroad for over 15 years in schools, summer camps, and professional organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys staying physically active in the outdoors with his family.