Make Physical Education an Adventure In Life

Integrating Adventure Fitness into Physical Education

Abstract

Data shows that Adventure Fitness Education is thelargest lifelong fitness activity currently in the United States. AdventureEducation differs from traditional physical education in a number of major waysbut the main one being risk involved. This inherent risk causes students toshow noticeable personal growth in areas such as self-esteem/efficacy,psychological resiliency, and critical thinking.  Depending on the activity, certain activitieswill be more useful for the goals of the instructor. Based on the data compiledbelow, Adventure fitness should be a part of all physical educationcurriculums.