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Challenges faced: They didn´t face any challenges.
According to the organization, it is evident that local governments are currently
Potential for working towards the implementation of sustainable practices in the training
i
wider application: sector, however, for the proper integration of such approaches t is of vital
importance that they explain in depth the usefulness and functioning.

Table 7: Integrating green skills into outdoor activity training

It´s an organization whose main purpose is to design and organize guided physical-
sports activities with groups in the natural environment. Maintain the necessary
materials and equipment. Dynamize cultural and leisure activities. And guide
Organisation context:
groups and users through: Low and medium mountain itineraries, low difficulty
caves and ravines, bicycle and equestrian itineraries, the natural aquatic
environment in recreational boats, leisure, and adventure facilities, among others
Considering that the organization offers outdoor modules and are in constant
contact with nature they stated, “we know the negative impact that these
activities can have and the degradation of the environment that they can lead to.”
Overview of the best
It is for this reason that in all training courses, they have subjects on the impact on
practice:
nature, seeking awareness of the causal relationship that exists between the
activities we teach and the consequences that can lead not only in terms of space
but to biodiversity.
Sustainable practices Travel and transport, food and nutrition, workforce and leadership and sustainable
covered: delivery
Green skills and competences
Not provided
applied/fostered:
Initially it was difficult to integrate new subjects, as well as to adapt the courses to
Impact on leadership
environmental needs. Leaders had to consult with external agents to diligently
/ governance:
implement the changes.
The role of teachers has been essential. Without the involvement and proactivity
Impact on pedagogical staff:
of the staff, it would have been impossible to carry out these changes.
The most notable impact has been on the students. In the end, they are training
future monitors of young children, so from this organization they offer them both
Impact on learners: sides of the coin, as they stated, “We also provide them with the means to carry
out outdoor activities and entertainment without causing environmental
damage.”
They found it complicated because they had to change the entire educational
Challenges faced: program to be able to adapt the annual credits to the new subjects without having
to dispense mandatory courses.
Potential for wider To have a team of professionals who can offer ecological options that can be
application: applied at home according to your needs.

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