 | Adventure Psychology: Going Knowingly into the Unknown Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Sports and Leisure; Psychological Science; Sport and Exercise Science; Sport and Leisure Studies; Physical Education; Sports Medicine and Therapy; Individual Sports; Sport Psychology; Exercise Psychology; Physical Activity and Health; Sports Psychology; Sociology of Sport; Sport Education; Health Promotion; Sports Therapy; Adventure and Lifestyle Sports; In recent years a new set of psychological principles has emerged from research investigating adventure and adventurous activities. Adventure involves a special type of physical activity in natural contexts where participants voluntarily participate in experiences where the environment and activity are challenging, perhaps dangerous and potentially life threatening. To go on an adventure is to participate in an enduring event requiring sustainable effort, where effective performance is measured not only by success but also by survival. This book brings together the emerging literature in 'Adventure Psychology' that supports enduring performance and wellbeing. The first section examines sustaining performance and wellbeing. The second section studies the transformative aspect of adventure. Adventure Psychology is of use in everyday life and the techniques and understandings can help people and business prepare for the future. This book will help us all thrive despite adversity, volatility and uncertainty. Written for trainers, educators, researchers and students of sports, performance and organizational psychology as well as adventurers and endurance athletes; Adventure Psychology is designed to meet the needs of specialists across a variety of fields but importantly also to be accessible and applicable for those wanting to live life fully - to realise our full potential. Paula Reid has a Batchelor of Education (Hons) Degree and graduated with a Distinction MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. Her organisation, 'Adventure Psychology', delivers the performance and wellbeing psychology of how to survive, cope and thrive in difficult times. She is an endurance adventurer, touring cyclist, round-the-world yachtswoman, polar explorer, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Eric Brymer is a behavioral scientist who specialises in researching the psychology of adventure experiences, performance in extreme environments and the reciprocal nature of health and wellbeing from nature-based experiences. He holds a PhD in Adventure Psychology, a Master's degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology and postgraduate degrees in Education and Business. Eric works with and advises governments and institutional departments. He also holds research positions in health, exercise and outdoor studies in Europe, UK and Australia. |
