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Theory and Methodology of Adventure Activities

Course code

TSR6011.LT

old course code

TSR6011

Course title in Estonian

Seiklustegevuste teooria ja metoodika

Course title in English

Theory and Methodology of Adventure Activities

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

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

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

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

Course aims

To create opportunities of development of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills about adventure activities with purpose to organize meaningful active leisure. To support evaluation of about market potential and the ability to analyze the conditions related to
purposeful adventure applications. To create preconditions to be able to plan adventure activities and analyze adventure experience.

Brief description of the course

Defining the outdoor recreation sector, application of adventure activities, relationship with other areas of recreation.
Distinctive features of adventure experience. Historical perspectives of adventure experiences and its role in recreation management. Theoretical frameworks related to adventure experience. Objectives of adventure programming and methodological principles. Areas of application in Estonia, market potential and opportunities.
Practicums – participating adventure activities. Seminars – reflecting the experiences from practicum based on theoretical knowledge.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows specificity of adventure experience and interaction with other areas of recreation;
- has knowledge of main theoretical frameworks and methodological principles of adventure experience and activities;
- recognizes opportunities of adventure based services in Estonia;
- is able to choose and plan proper level of adventure activity for specific target group;
- is able to analyze adventure experiences on personal and group level

Teacher

Reeda Tuula-Fjodorov

The course is a prerequisite

Managing Safety in Outdoor Sector (TSR6049.LT)
Risk Management in Recreational Activities (TSR6029.LT)
Work Placement in Outdoor Leadership (TSR6043.LT)

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