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Theory and Methodics of Outdoor Recreation in Natural Settings

Course code

TSK6038.LT

old course code

TSK6038

Course title in Estonian

Looduses liikumise teooria ja metoodika

Course title in English

Theory and Methodics of Outdoor Recreation in Natural Settings

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To provide an overview of different types of hiking, the theoretical basis and methodology of the organisation of hikes. Various aspects of hiking, hiking ethics and hiking opportunities in Estonia and its surrounds are discussed. Students participate in backpacking and canoeing trips.

Brief description of the course

Organisation of a hiking group and selection of a hiking activity and destination. Selection of maps. Orienteering. Planning a trip. Different types of trips: on foot, by water, and by bicycle. Hiking techniques. Selection of a camp site. Equipment and food. Moving through nature, rights of people. Security techniques. First aid.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- can analyze the abilities and skills of hiking group;
- is able to plan for at least a two-day hike;
- is able to analyze the attractiveness of the components and the potential risks.

Teacher

Mart Reimann

The course is a prerequisite

Different Hiking Skills (TSR6061.LT)
Managing Safety in Outdoor Sector (TSR6049.LT)
Professional Placement: Outdoor Leaderhip (TSR6031.LT)
Work Placement in Outdoor Leadership (TSR6043.LT)
Work placement in Outdoor Leadership (TSR6030.LT)

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