Universal factors affecting camping experience in women’s college of physical education

We investigated camping experience during training of instructors at a women’s college of physical education. From the results, we evaluated differences in attitude between before and after the experience and self-esteem, as well as universal factors contributing to such changes. The following results were obtained. ⑴ Participants were likely to choose to participate based on participation fee and possible acquisition of credits, and showed empathy toward friends regarding entertainment value and a propensity for basic, safe and peaceful ideas. ⑵ They previously had few camping experiences, which were mostly organized by schools. ⑶ Their preliminary studies of communication and confirmation were highly feasible, whereas knowledge, skills, and roles were at lower levels. ⑷ In regard to degrees of accomplishment in relation to self-esteem, 4 factors“ assertiveness and adaptation”,“ democracy and equity”,“ inspiration and a will to participate”, and“ health condition” were found to be significant. ⑸ In comparisons of attitudes toward nature and outdoor activities with cohabitation before and after the experience, all aspects were significantly higher after the experience, thus we defined those evaluation findings as dependent variables. ⑹ Evaluations showed the level of attitude in regard to 3 aspects was high and those had a significantly positive correlation, while attitudes in regard to nature and cohabitation were slightly higher, and that for outdoor activity was slightly lower than those. ⑺ The strongest determining factors in common with factors contributing to attitude enhancement were“ inspiration and a will to participate” and“ health condition”. ⑻ As contributing factors to enhance attitude and sense of accomplishment, we noted convenience of mutual instruction, and appropriateness of schedules, timetables, and programs