CORE Outdoor Program Planning and Leadership 2

Question 1

What is a 'teachable moment' in outdoor education?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned opportunity arising naturally during activities to teach a valuable and relevant lesson

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A formal scheduled classroom lecture on outdoor topics

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A written test of student technical knowledge

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A planned moment when the instructor formally demonstrates a skill

Question 2

Which approach to group decision-making promotes the greatest ownership and commitment among outdoor program participants?

Accepted Answer

A consensus-building process that involves all participants

Answer

Autocratic decisions made solely by the leader

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Randomly deciding by flipping a coin to appear fair

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Deferring all decisions to the single most experienced group member

Question 3

What does the outdoor survival acronym STOP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Stay, Think, Observe, Plan

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Search, Track, Orient, Proceed

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Slow down, Turn around, Observe, Photograph

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Sit, Talk, Organize, Perform

Question 4

Which group formation is most effective for an instructor teaching outdoor skills to participants along a trail?

Accepted Answer

A horseshoe or semicircle formation

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A straight single-file line

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A tight random cluster

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A square grid pattern

Question 5

What is 'expedition behavior' in the context of outdoor leadership?

Accepted Answer

The interpersonal behaviors and attitudes that support group cohesion and success in challenging outdoor environments

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Pursuing extreme physical challenges beyond normal limits

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Advanced solo navigation and wayfinding techniques

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Competitive performance in outdoor sports and events

Question 6

What is the most important primary consideration when selecting a site for an outdoor recreation program?

Accepted Answer

Safety, accessibility, and appropriateness for program goals and participants

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Proximity of the site to restaurants and lodging

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Lowest possible cost to access and use the site

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Availability of reliable cell phone and internet service