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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7509-963-1-0273

RECREATIONAL USE OF LAND: UNVEILING THE MODERN FRONTIER OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE – GEOCACHING

Stanislav Azor1, Michal Marko2, Štefan Adamčák3
1 Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovak Republic
2 Faculty of Performing Arts, Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic
3 Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic

Educators play an important role (crucial) in introducing students to new outdoor adventure – Geocaching; however, educators (many) may not be aware of new outdoor adventure and/or lack the training (resource) to incorporate Geocaching into education. Because of that students miss the chance (may) to discover the modern frontier of outdoor adventure; therefore, the present study was aimed at exploring the awareness and level of involvement of students in modern frontier of outdoor adventure – Geocaching. 4-question survey (instrument) was carried out 4 months, as means of exploring the awareness and level of involvement of 1464 students in modern frontier of outdoor adventure – Geocaching. 32.04% of students know Geocaching (p ˂ .01; n = 470) and 400 (27.32%) of students are familiar with Geocaching (p ˂ .01). 56.90% of students do not know anyone who uses the app (p ˂ .01; n = 832). In terms of lack of awareness and exposure to Geocaching in students, initiatives (efforts) should be undertaken to promote it as available and exciting outdoor adventure. By unveiling the modern frontier of outdoor adventure – Geocaching, students may discover new ways of learning, exploring, and outdoor fun.

Keywords: awareness, educators, level of involvement, students

pages: 273-276, Published: 2024, online: 2024



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