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Exploring the Effects of Adventure Activity Programs in Educational Contexts

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  • Leonard Stoica

    (Associate Prof. PhD, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Individual Sports and Physical Therapy, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania; Research Centre for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania)

  • Cătălin-Aurelian Ștefănescu

    (Lecturer PhD, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Departament of Sports Games and Physical Education, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania; Research Centre for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania)

  • Andreea – Georgiana Dobre

    (Associate Professor PhD, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Individual Sports and Physical Therapy, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania; Research Centre for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, “Dunarea de Jos†University of Galati, Romania)

Abstract

Adventure camp activities have become increasingly popular with children and teens, allowing them to develop their gross motor skills through outdoor experiences and motor challenges. These experiences not only promote the development of motor skills among the school population but also have a positive impact on cognitive and emotional development. Studies show that engaging in such activities increases coordination, balance and muscle strength, essential for well-developed motor skills. The presented research aimed to identify the influences of adventure activities that propose games of coordination, balance and sustained effort. The sample included 228 students aged between 11 and 14 years who were given initial and final tests on standardized tests: Star Excursion Test, Denisiuk Test and the Ruffier Test. The research period was 21 days and included three series of 7 days each. Within it, the Development through Education and Adventure experimental program was implemented and included suspended obstacle course games, slackline, adventure trails, balance games, imposed and freecycling trails, climbing and hiking. In research tests, descriptive statistical analyses reveal significant results within each group for p

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  • Leonard Stoica & Cătălin-Aurelian Ștefănescu & Andreea – Georgiana Dobre, 2025. "Exploring the Effects of Adventure Activity Programs in Educational Contexts," Revista romaneasca pentru educatie multidimensionala - Journal for Multidimensional Education, Editura Lumen, Department of Economics, vol. 17(1), pages 308-323, January-M.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:rev1rl:v:17:y:2025:i:1:p:308-323
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/17.1/952
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