Framework for Sustainable Adventure Tourism (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

What kind of adventure tourist are you? The course gives an answer to this question from different perspectives.
Students will gain academic knowledge needed in sustainable 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 adventure tourism industry supply and demand side. The main elements of sustainable adventure tourism business operations will be introduced.
Furthermore, the course gives an overview about adventure education. Students will comprehend stages in group development and can apply different leadership styles.
Being an elementary skill in outdoor activities, students will be able to show basic map reading skills.

Sisältö

key characteristics of adventure
experience creation process
adventure tourism industry supply and demand side
elements of sustainable adventure
adventure tourism business operations
adventure education
elementary skills in outdoor activities

Previously mentioned themes will be processed and deepened using current topical issues.

Lisätiedot

study language: English
online course