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Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education (OLA): Welcome

Resources to support research in Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education, including outdoor skills, leadership development, adventure sports, wilderness medicine, and environmental ethics.

Introduction

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Welcome to the Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education (OLA) Research Guide!

This guide supports students in the Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education A.A.S. program. Here you’ll find helpful resources for researching outdoor leadership, experiential learning, adventure sports, wilderness medicine, environmental ethics, and recreation management.

Whether you're writing a paper, preparing for a certification, or exploring new trends in the field, this guide will connect you to journals, books, professional organizations, and trusted online resources.

Use the navigation menu to explore:

  • Recommended databases and journals

  • Books and eBooks on outdoor leadership and adventure education

  • Professional organizations and certification bodies

  • Useful websites and blogs for outdoor professionals

  • Tips for citing sources and starting your research

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