Course code

TSR6012.LT

old course code

TSR6012

Course title in Estonian

Grupiprotsessid välitegevustes

Course title in English

Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors

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

Create opportunities for formation of theoretical knowledge in social processes in groups and in leading group processes in recreation management context. Create prerequisites to understand group work principles and to acquire methods of group work. To support student's readiness to work and lead groups in the outdoors.

Brief description of the course

An overview of group work principles, types of groups and group work, group functions, group development phases, group dynamics and leading groups. Subjects also focused are: groups in society and social identity, ethical issues and research opportunities and methods of groups/group processes

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows characteristics of the group, specificity of group work and principles of group dynamics;
- knows main factors of group processes and recognizes group development phases;
- understands principles and opportunities of group work;
- is able to use main methods of leading group processes;
- can plan appropriate activities and analyze group processes in outdoors;
- is able to analyze one's behavior as group leader.

Teacher

lekt. Aili Maar, lekt Reeda Tuula

Prerequisite course 1

Overview of Psychology (PSP6001.LT)

Study programmes containing that course

Recreation Management (TSRKB/15.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/14.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/13.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/12.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/11.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/10.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/09.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/08.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/07.LT)