Principles of Outdoor Activities and Nature Movement
Course code
TSR6067.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Loodusliikumise planeerimine ja läbiviimine
Course title in English
Principles of Outdoor Activities and Nature Movement
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Reeda Tuula-Fjodorov (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To form an understanding of the value and need, opportunities and dangers of recreational activities taking place in the natural environment.
Create the prerequisites for planning, conducting and analyzing the experience of different types of nature movement.
To create opportunities for the development of theoretical principles and methodological skills supporting the planning and organization of various types of nature movement.
Create the prerequisites for planning, conducting and analyzing the experience of different types of nature movement.
To create opportunities for the development of theoretical principles and methodological skills supporting the planning and organization of various types of nature movement.
Brief description of the course
The possibilities and value of the natural environment in organizing recreational activities, outdoor activities. Types and forms of natural movement, environment and organization, ethics and legislation. Principles of planning and implementation. Participants in the activity (e.g. hiking group); type and format of movement and destination; time planning and equipment preparation, packing. Safety: assessment and control of risks in selected activities. Analysis and evaluation of the experience.
Possibilities and forms of nature movement and outdoor activities in Estonia.
Plan, participate and evaluate practical experiences in natural settings.
Possibilities and forms of nature movement and outdoor activities in Estonia.
Plan, participate and evaluate practical experiences in natural settings.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- describes the specifics of nature movement and its connections with other areas that support physical and mental health;
- demonstrates an understanding of the principles of planning and preparing and of the applying methodological principles of outdoor activities in natural settings;
- analyzes the risks associated with nature movement, outdoor activities and plans suitable activities for the target group;
- can value the experience gained from nature movement at the individual and group level.
- describes the specifics of nature movement and its connections with other areas that support physical and mental health;
- demonstrates an understanding of the principles of planning and preparing and of the applying methodological principles of outdoor activities in natural settings;
- analyzes the risks associated with nature movement, outdoor activities and plans suitable activities for the target group;
- can value the experience gained from nature movement at the individual and group level.
Teacher
Reeda Tuula-Fjodorov
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