Bruce Martin
Education
- Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education, University of Virginia
- M.S. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University
- M.S. in Experiential Education, Minnesota State University
- B.A. in History, Virginia Commonwealth University
Research Interests
- Education and Workforce Development for the Outdoor Industry
- Outdoor Leadership Development
- Psychosocial Processes and Outcomes Related to Adventure Programming
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Dr. Martin is a professor in the Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences whose teaching and research interests are focused on education and workforce development for the outdoor industry and psychosocial processes and outcomes related to adventure programming.
Publications
Martin, B., Breunig, M., Wagstaff, M., & Goldenberg, M. (2025). Outdoor leadership: Theory and practice (2nd Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Martin, B., Goldenberg, M., Hutson, G. (2025). Outdoor and adventure recreation. In T. Tapps & M. S. Wells (Eds.), Introduction to recreation and leisure (4th Edition) (pp. 325-340). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Wise, M. A., Martin, B., Szolosi, A., Foreman, T. (2023). Habits of connection: From sustainability and saviorship to reciprocity and relationship. Journal of Experiential Education, 46(2), 238-255. DOI 10.1177/10538259221134876
Schmidt, K., Martin, B., Buckley, G., & Szolosi, A. (2022). The social benefits of a city whitewater park. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 14(1), 18-32. DOI: 10.18666/JOREL-2022-V14-I1-11407.
Warner, R., Martin, B., & Szolosi, A. (2020). Exploring the inclusive praxis of Outward Bound instructors. Education Sciences, 10, 241. DOI:10.3390/educsci10090241.
Velempini, K., & Martin, B. (2019). Place-based education as a framework for tourism education in secondary schools: A case study from the Okavango Delta of Botswana in southern Africa. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.100197
Velempini, K., Martin, B., Smucker, T., Ward-Randolph, A., & Henning, J. (2017). Environmental education in southern Africa: A case study of a secondary school in the Okavango Delta of Botswana. Environmental Education Research, DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2017.1377158.
Sandberg, D., Martin, B., Szolosi, A., Casapulla, S., & Early, S. (2017). Developing student leaders within campus outdoor recreation programs: An appreciative inquiry. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, & Leadership, 9(1), 113-127.
Martin, B., Groff, D. G., & Battaglini, C. L. (2014). Negotiating the cancer experience through challenge course programming. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 48(3), 211-228.
Bentley, M. L., Mueller, M. P., Martin, B. (Eds.). (2014). Connecting children with nature: Ideas and activities for parents and teachers. Bethany, OK: Wood ‘N’ Barnes Publishing.
Martin, B., & Wagstaff, M. (Eds.). (2012). Controversial issues in adventure programming. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Dexel, L., Martin, B., Black, L., & Yoshino, A. (2011). Re-thinking group development in adventure programming: A qualitative examination. Research in Outdoor Education, 10, 74-86.
Martin, B., Bright, A., Cafaro, P., Mittelstaedt, R., & Bruyere, B. (2009). Assessing the development of environmental virtue among 7th & 8th graders in an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school. Journal of Experiential Education, 31(3), 341-358.
Martin, B., Schmid, D., & Parker, M. (2009). An exploration of judgment and decision making among novice outdoor leaders: A dual-processes approach. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 1(1), 38-55.
Allman, T., Mittelstaedt, R., Martin, B., & Goldenberg, M. (2009). Exploring the motivations of BASE jumpers: Extreme sport enthusiasts. Journal of Sport & Tourism, 14(4), 229-247.
Goldenberg, M., & Martin, B. (Eds.). (2008). Outdoor adventures: Hiking and backpacking. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Martin, B. (2003). Wayside attractions: The negotiation of aspirations and careers among African-American adolescent males in an urban alternative school. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.