An exploration of the background, philosophical basis, ethical issues, research and theories of adventure and experiential education. Explains the "why" behind the "what" adventure educators do. Students apply experiential education philosophy and theory to help co-create the structure for this course. Students develop in writing their own personal philosophy of adventure education. Falls. Prerequisite(s): AP 2010, AP 2210, and AP 3100 (may be concurrent). Corequisite(s): AP 3101, AP 3301, and AP 3401. (WRIT)(WRCO)