Building Inclusive PE Programs Through Adventure Education and Outdoor Pursuits

Come discover the potential of an inclusive adventure education and outdoor pursuits course. This session will focus on how students with and without disabilities can participate together in meaningful, hands-on outdoor learning experiences. You’ll gain practical insights into designing and implementing this curriculum from the experiences of dedicated teachers. We’ll cover key strategies for creating an inclusive environment, necessary adaptations, and how to integrate these activities into your PE program. Research-backed outcomes will demonstrate the value of inclusive adventure education for boosting student engagement, movement competency, and social-emotional skills. If you’re curious about starting to integrate adventure education or you’re already passionate about the value of outdoor pursuits and you’re interested in boosting your practice this session is for you!