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TOU2120 Adventure & Ecotourism 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students develop knowledge and skills required in the area of program design, development and interpretation with the possibility of a related certification.
Prerequisite
TOU1120: Adventure & Ecotourism 1

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 review and explore additional key adventure and ecotourism experiences

    • 1.1 review the following terms:

      • 1.1.1 adventure tourism

      • 1.1.2 ecotourism

      • 1.1.3 sustainable tourism

      • 1.1.4 adventure education

      • 1.1.5 mass tourism

      • 1.1.6 geotourism

      • 1.1.7 pro-poor tourism

      • 1.1.8 responsible tourism

      • 1.1.9 learning holidays

      • 1.1.10 philanthropic tourism

    • 1.2 research the following concepts as they relate to sustainable tourism:

      • 1.2.1 tourism carrying capacity

      • 1.2.2 demonstration effect

      • 1.2.3 commodification of culture; e.g., funerals in Thailand, totem poles in British Columbia

      • 1.2.4 acculturation

      • 1.2.5 Limits of Acceptable Change

      • 1.2.6 green washing

    • 1.3 provide examples of destinations around the world (not within Canada) that are well known for adventure and ecotourism

  • 2 describe factors that influence adventure and ecotourism operations

    • 2.1 define the following types of plans, by their goals, components and consequences of their absence, in relation to the adventure and ecotourism sectors:

      • 2.1.1 business plan

      • 2.1.2 risk management plan

      • 2.1.3 marketing plan

      • 2.1.4 trip plan

      • 2.1.5 operations plan

      • 2.1.6 communications plan

      • 2.1.7 program plan

    • 2.2 identify and describe the setting attributes (physical, social, economic and infrastructure) needed to operate various adventure and ecotourism operations, such as whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock/ice climbing and mountaineering, mountain biking, fly fishing, horse guiding outfit, wildlife viewing (photography), downhill skiing/snowboarding, Nordic skiing, snow shoeing

    • 2.3 describe the effects that global warming may have on the operations listed in 2.2

  • 3 research a variety of associations that support adventure and ecotourism

    • 3.1 research and describe business associations that promote and advocate for the adventure and ecotourism sectors

    • 3.2 research and describe organizations that provide certification and accreditation for the adventure and ecotourism sectors

    • 3.3 research and describe post-secondary programs related to the adventure and ecotourism sectors

  • 4 compare and contrast a variety of program development approaches within adventure tourism, ecotourism and outdoor education

    • 4.1 describe various approaches to program development in adventure and ecotourism, including:

      • 4.1.1 recreation focus

      • 4.1.2 education and skill development

      • 4.1.3 wilderness therapy

      • 4.1.4 natural and cultural history

    • 4.2 describe the role of interpretation in adventure and ecotourism by:

      • 4.2.1 defining the term interpretation as it relates to adventure and ecotourism

      • 4.2.2 identifying the key principles of interpretation

      • 4.2.3 preparing an outline for an interpretive presentation

      • 4.2.4 describing a variety of behavioural changes or outcomes possible through interpretation

    • 4.3 define components of program planning, including:

      • 4.3.1 program title

      • 4.3.2 agency mission and programming philosophy

      • 4.3.3 need for the program

      • 4.3.4 design goals of the program

      • 4.3.5 operation details

      • 4.3.6 program evaluation

      • 4.3.7 disposition decision plan

    • 4.4 design and execute a program that addresses principles of adventure and ecotourism

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

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