Sport & Adventure Tourism (5cr)
Course unit code: AS00BY85
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
Students learn basics elements of active and passive sport tourism. Students will gain academic knowledge needed in sport and adventure tourism programs. Upon completion of this course students can outline key characteristics of adventure and are able to discuss important aspects of the experience creation process. Students know about aspects concerning the sport and adventure tourism industry supply and demand side. With risk being a core characteristic of adventure, the course will raise students' awareness for proper risk management. The main elements of sport and adventure tourism business operations will be introduced. Furthermore, the course gives an overview about adventure education.
Content
active and passive sport tourism
key characteristics of adventure
experience creation process
sport and adventure tourism industry supply and demand side
sport and adventure tourism business operations
adventure education
risk assessment and safety