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Author:   Karl E Rohnke ,  Don Rogers ,  Donald Rogers
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   Fourth Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9780757540325

ISBN 10:   0757540325
Pages:   428
Publication Date:   17 January 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements 1 Overview Introduction to the Ropes Course Ropes Course History Indoor Ropes Courses Karl's Historical Perspective Facilitator Competencies Operational Guidelines 2 Safety and Equipment Spotting Lifting Belaying Practice, Practice, Practice! Equipment 3 Rescues Rescue Equipment Rescue from Dynamic Belay Rescue from Static Belay 4 Maintenance and General Inspection Part I: Environmental Part II: Wood Items and Telephone Poles Part III: Metal Items 5 Knots 6 Taking Participants Through the Course Preparation and Staffing General Staff Preparation Check List High Course Operations Check List Low Course Operations Check List Opening and Closing 7 Facilitation Risk Processing Levels Processing by Way of the Experiential Learning Cycle A Model of Ropes Course Group Development Facilitator Characteristics Commitment Agreement Useful Beliefs about People on the Ropes Course Processing Issues and Related Questions Handling Difficult Situations 8 Including Participants with Disabilities: Concepts and Planning Strategies Philosophy of Inclusion and Universal Design People with Disabilities: Attitudes, Terminology, Types Assessment Activity Analysis and Activity Adaptation/Modification Techniques for Inclusion Considerations with Diversity: Challenging Comfort Levels 9 Including Participants with Disabilities: Technical and Safety Operations Accessibility Design Criteria for Inclusion Specific Design Considerations Technical Operations 10 Elements Karl's Games and Initiatives Reference List Index of Low and High Course Elements Generic High Ropes Course Considerations High Ropes Course Elements Low Ropes Course Elements Appendix I Index of Ropes Course Program Forms Contract Course Notes Information Letter Informed Consent for Challenge Ropes Course Assumption of Risk and Informed Consent Voluntary Release Form Participant Information and Release of Liability (Adventureworks, Inc.) Applicant Information and Release Form Medical Information Form Accident Report Ropes Course Equipment Ropes Course Evaluation Facilitator Hour Log Facilitator Workshops and Training Log Appendix II Ropes Course One-Day Schedule Ropes Course Two-Day Schedule Ropes Course Pre-Meeting Schedule Suggested Reading List Glossary Index

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